Overview

• Most Americans start their wind-down at 10:15 p.m. and climb into bed by 10:36 p.m. but lie awake for 42 minutes before falling asleep at 11:18 p.m.
• Unfinished chores top the list of reasons for delayed sleep, cited by 29% of respondents, followed by enjoying quiet evening hours (21%), avoiding the next workday (15%) and connecting with a partner (13%).
• Among the 46% who share a bed, 49% say they sleep better together while 14% report worse rest due to snoring (63%) and nighttime movements (52%).
• With the return to school, 53% of parents expect to wake up earlier, 25% anticipate later bedtimes and 11% foresee lower sleep quality.
• Conducted online by Talker Research for Avocado Green Mattress between June 23 and 27, the survey of 2,000 Americans highlights how everyday responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics delay sleep more than screen time.