$18.3B
in U.S. horticulture sales
Floriculture, nursery, and specialty-crop operations reported this total for 2024.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗U.S. Horticulture Data
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Last updated August 26, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties on February 26, 2026. It is the newest nationwide census of floriculture, nursery, and specialty-crop production.
Every number below links to the same primary USDA release, so it is easy to check, quote, and cite. This page will be refreshed when meaningful new public data is released.
2024 Census Highlights
12 U.S. horticulture statistics
23,060
horticulture operations
That was the number of U.S. operations counted in the 2024 horticulture census.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗67%
of sales came from 10 states
California, Florida, and Oregon led the nation in horticulture sales.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$3.07B
California horticulture sales
California was the leading state for 2024 horticulture sales.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$2.15B
Florida horticulture sales
Florida ranked second in the nation for 2024 horticulture sales.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$1.29B
Oregon horticulture sales
Oregon ranked third in the nation for 2024 horticulture sales.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$5.34B
nursery stock sales
Nursery stock was the largest listed horticulture commodity in 2024, up 17% from 2019.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$2.67B
annual bedding and garden plant sales
Sales were up 19% from 2019.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$1.36B
potted herbaceous perennial sales
Sales were up 47% from 2019, the largest increase among the listed ornamental categories.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗$1.70B
sod, sprig, and plug sales
Sales were up 34% from 2019.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗56%
were family or individually owned
Those operations made up the largest share by count, while corporate operations accounted for 63% of sales.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗36%
of industry expenses went to labor
Total industry expenses were up 33% from 2019.
Source: USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, released February 26, 2026 ↗What the data shows
Gardens support a large, varied economy.
Nursery stock, annual garden plants, perennials, and sod all represent meaningful pieces of the horticulture market. The data captures the growers behind the plants and materials that shape the places people decorate, tend, and enjoy outdoors.
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How to use this page.
This page summarizes the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s February 26, 2026 release for the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties. The census covers U.S. horticulture operations that reported producing and selling at least $10,000 in horticultural crops on the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Use the linked source beside each statistic for the original context, definitions, and full report. Figures on this page are not estimates by BergerDesigns.
Suggested citation: BergerDesigns. “U.S. Horticulture Statistics: 2024 Census at a Glance.” Updated August 26, 2026. https://shopbergerdesigns.com/garden-horticulture-statistics