Nearly 1 in 3 Americans turn to side hustles as essential costs rise; here are the most profitable options

Whether they're delivering food late into the night, selling handmade crafts online or creating social media content with the hopes of landing a brand deal, nearly one in three Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet as essential costs rise.

Side hustles and small business creation boomed following the start of the pandemic, as inflation surged and remote work gave employees back time that would have otherwise been spent commuting.

Years later, prices are climbing again, and new research from Omnisend finds 28% of Americans have taken on a side hustle.