Question 1

Does everyone in America own a car?

Accepted Answer

No, there are about 9% of households in America that do not own a car.

Question 2

How many people drive in the US?

Accepted Answer

As of 2019, there are about 227.8 million licensed drivers in the US.

Question 3

How many cars in the US are sold each year?

Accepted Answer

A little over 4.7 million passenger cars were sold in the US in 2019. Total car and light truck sales were around 17 million, which is more than 22% of the total units sold worldwide.

Question 4

Are there more cars than people in America?

Accepted Answer

While the US has one of the highest numbers of motor vehicles per capita in the world (about 840 per 1,000 people), the overall number of cars is still less than the country’s population. Of course, as the above article shows, the data on how many Americans own cars varies considerably based on the particular state and city.  For instance, there are some states, such as Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota, where the per capita availability of cars is above 1, while there are others like New York and New Jersey, where it is closer to 0.5.

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