Free US Podcast Audience Growth by Age Group from 2015 to 2025 Chart
The chart illustrates the US podcast audience growth by age group from 2015 to 2025, revealing that young adults are driving the surge in listenership. The 25–34 age group leads with 22 million listeners, showcasing their dominant role in shaping modern audio consumption trends. Following closely are those aged 35–44 with 17.5 million, reflecting a strong engagement among mid-career professionals. The 18–24 demographic contributes 16 million listeners, indicating that podcast culture continues to resonate with younger audiences entering adulthood. Meanwhile, the 45–54 group accounts for 14 million, and the 55–64 segment reaches 9.5 million, showing steady but moderate adoption among older generations. Overall, the data highlights a generational shift toward on-demand, digital audio platforms, with the 25–44 age bracket fueling the expansion of podcast engagement and redefining media habits across the US.
| Labels | 2015–2025 Audience (millions) |
|---|---|
| 25–34 | 22 |
| 35–44 | 17.5 |
| 18–24 | 16 |
| 45–54 | 14 |
| 55–64 | 9.5 |
