Share of U.S. consumers avoiding stores because of the coronavirus outbreak, by age
As of the end of February 2020, 34.3 percent of American consumers, aged above 61 years, were actively avoiding retail stores due to the coronavirus outbreak. Younger consumers, who are considered to be less susceptible to the virus, were less likely to be avoiding shopping in stores. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
