Today, tattooing has managed to become one of the hallmarks of America’s economy. Check out this infographic that compiles the latest statistics on tattoos in America. Tattooing has actually turned into a $1.65 billion industry over the past few years, and this has led the average hourly rate of a tattoo artist to rise to $150 per hour. Even with these seemingly excessive prices, around twenty-one percent of Americans currently admit to having a tattoo. The fact that this number only stood at six percent in the thirties is a testament to the increasing popularity of the art.
Sam O’Reilly invented the modern tattoo machine in 1891, and this replaced tattooing methods involving picks, combs and even rakes that were used to tear the skin open. This newer and obviously less painful tattooing method is likely what has led to more women getting tattoos than men. Around twenty-three percent of women currently have a tattoo; this number only stands at nineteen percent for men.
Women aren’t the only demographic that has jumped on the tattoo bandwagon. Thirty percent of Hispanic people also currently have tattoos, and this is the highest percentage of any racial demographic. It’s important to note, however, that people considering a tattoo may want to reconsider. Forty-seven percent of non-tattooed people believe this body art makes a person less attractive, and eleven percent of tattooed individuals want their permanent image removed. These negative statistics, however, have not stymied the number of people getting tattoos in the least.
This infographic was developed by MEDermis Laser Clinic. If you’re interested in having a tattoo removed, visit their site for more information.
