Here is an amazing list of tattoo facts that will surprise you!
1. Currently, fourteen percent of the entire North American populations say they have at least one tattoo.
2. Tattoos stats by geographical area: Some groups are much more likely to have a tattoo then others. Twenty Percent of those who live in the Western states of the US have a tattoo compared to just ten percent of those who live in the Midwest.
Tattoo stats among age groups: Thirty two percent of those ages 25-29 have one or more tattoos. Twenty five percent of those 30-39 have at least one tattoo. Twelve percent of those 40-49 have a tattoo or tattoos. The youngest age group of 18-24 is one of the age groups least likely to have a tattoo…just nine percent. The same numbers is true for the oldest age group of 65 and older…just nine percent.
Tattoo stats among gender and political groups: Men are just a little more likely to have a tattoo than women (15% versus 13%). Democrats are a bit more likely to have tattoos (15%) than Republicans and Independents (13% each). These are results from a nationwide Harris Poll of 2,302 U.S. adults surveyed online between January 15 and 22, 2008 by Harris Interactive.
There are not many regrets among those with tattoos: Eighty four percent of people with a tattoo say they do not regret getting it. Of those who do have regrets, 20% say it’s because they were too young at the time. 19% say it’s because it is permanent and they are marked for life. 18% say they regret the tattoo because they no longer like it while 16 percent regret their tattoo because it has faded over time and needs ongoing touch ups.
How tattoos made people feel: The majority of people say that having a tattoo makes them feel no different. However, thirty six percent of those with a tattoo say having it makes them feel more rebellious. Thirty one percent say the tattoo makes them feel sexy. Nineteen percent say having the tattoo makes them feel more attractive.
What people without tattoos think: One-third of those without a tattoo say people with tattoos are more likely to do something considered deviant. Two-thirds of those without a tattoo say having a tattoo makes no difference in whether someone would do something deviant. Over half of those without a tattoo do believe that someone with one is more rebellious. While those with a tattoo may think it makes them look attractive, those without do not agree. Just under half say people with tattoos are less attractive and two in five of those without one, say people with a tattoo are less sexy.
What about body piercings: Half of all adults have pierced ears. When it comes to other types of piercings, the number definitely drops drastically. Just five percent of adults have a piercing on their body while just 2 percent of adults have a piercing on their face. The number of adults who have a henna tattoo, that is tattoos that are not permanent, is also very small, just 2%.
So what does all this mean? In the past five years, much has been discussed about the stigmas of those who have tattoos. However this does not appear to be having an impact on the current population as the popularity of tattoos is continueing to grow steadily every year.