A newly released report from Flowhub highlights the rapid growth of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets across the United States, revealing that nearly 15,000 are now in operation nationwide.
The 2025 Marijuana Industry Statistics & Data Insights report underscores the significant expansion of the legal cannabis market, with dispensaries becoming more accessible than ever to consumers.
According to the report, 79% of Americans now live in a county with at least one marijuana dispensary, demonstrating the increasing presence of legal cannabis retailers. California leads the nation with 3,659 dispensaries, accounting for nearly a quarter of all licensed marijuana stores in the U.S. Los Angeles County alone is home to 1,481 dispensaries, a figure that surpasses the total number of dispensaries in any individual state aside from California itself.
Oklahoma also stands out for its high dispensary density, boasting 36 dispensaries per 100,000 residents. This makes it the state with the most dispensaries per capita.
Meanwhile, the report notes that consumers are increasingly researching dispensary menus online before visiting in person, with 42% of frequent customers checking digital listings in advance.
Other key findings of the report include:
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47% of Americans have tried cannabis.
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There are 440,445 full-time equivalent jobs supported by legal cannabis.
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The US cannabis industry is expected to reach almost $45 billion in 2025.
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More than 1 in 3 women over 21 consume cannabis.
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Cannabis added approximately $115.2 billion to the economy in 2024.
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Ranks of women and minority cannabis executives are rebounding.
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14% of consumers use cannabis to help them exercise.
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Cannabis tax revenue is $20 billion, nearly double that of alcohol.
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Average retail cannabis prices have dropped -32% since 2021.
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Dispensaries accepting debit earns an average of $4,627 more than cash-only retailers.
