Tattooing has become a major industry with no signs of slowing down, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. 

According to Pew research, 32 percent of Americans have a tattoo, with 22 percent having more than one. The makeup of people getting tattoos is also changing. Today, more women have tattoos than men. The number of older adults getting tattoos is also on the rise. 

Jordan Cunningham, co-owner of Ravensgate in Phoenixville, has noticed the shifting demographics. 

“More women are getting tattoos now than men, which is a fascinating cultural shift,” said Cunningham. “Women have been kept out of the tattoo industry for a long time, both as artists and collectors.” 

Mark Vincent, who has been doing tattoos for 17 years and owns Iconic Tattoo in Downingtown, has also been attracting new customers. 

“Many people are getting their first tattoo,” he said. 

Meanwhile, at Double Diamond Tattoos in West Chester, the main clientele are older adults. 

“The age group we get is 30 to 60,” said owner Drew Harris. “I’m seeing a few younger here and there, but definitely mostly a middle-aged demographic.” 

Read more about local tattoo artists and the trends they are noticing in County Lines Magazine. 

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