# Thanksgiving Guest Count Revealed

> Butterball's 2026 report shows average Thanksgiving gathering has 10 people.
- Title: Thanksgiving Guest Count Revealed · Taste of Home | Shortify
- Summary: Butterball's 2026 report shows average Thanksgiving gathering has 10 people. Butterball's survey finds 85% of Americans plan to host Thanksgiving with 10…
- Keywords: thanksgiving, butterball, guest count, thanksgiving dinner, family gathering, turkey, Guest, Count, Revealed, Taste of Home
- Source: Taste of Home — https://tasteofhome.com/article/average-thanksgiving-guest-list-size
- Author: Lindsay Parrill
- Published: 2026-09-29T23:33:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: thanksgiving, butterball, guest count, thanksgiving dinner, family gathering, turkey
## What's the average gathering?
Butterball's 2026 report shows 10 people per thanksgiving dinner.
## How was the survey done?
1,374 adults surveyed in july 2026 by butterball and circana.
## Who's hosting?
85% of americans plan to celebrate thanksgiving this year.
## What do people want?
spending time with family is top priority for thanksgiving hosts.
## Why help matters
85% want guests to help but only 38% actually ask for help.
## What happens next?
clear tables or pack leftovers when cleanup starts.
## Key takeaway

Butterball's survey finds 85% of Americans plan to host Thanksgiving with 10 guests this year.