See also: Catversity, the free online cat university and entertainment sub-site.

There is one domestic cat for approximately every four people in the United States. That’s roughly 73.8 million cats. America averages 22 cats per square mile. Of course, just like human population, the density varies considerably between mountain ranges or desert and cities.

Their combined weight is around 369,000 tons. To put that in perspective, an 18-wheel truck is limited to 40 tons.

In 2024, 44% of US households owned a dog, while 32.1% owned a cat.