Is the side hustle boom over? Fewer Americans have side gigs for the first time since 2017

Survey: Fewer Americans Have Side Gigs For 1st Time Since 2017

The number of Americans with side hustles is shrinking, according to a new survey from Bankrate.The survey found 27% of working Americans have a second stream of income, a decrease of nine points from 2024 and the lowest percentage since 2017.

Is the side hustle boom over? Fewer Americans have side gigs for the first time since 2017

Americans are relying less on side hustles to cover their living expenses than in previous years, a new report from financial services company Bankrate shows.

Side hustle slowdown: Report shows fewer adults have side gigs in 2025

A recent Bankrate survey shows that 27% of American adults had a side hustle in 2025, down from 36% the previous year.