What is the least common pet in the US?

1. Who is least likely to own a pet?
2. How many Americans have pets?
3. Which gender has more pets?
4. What is a good pet for a kid?
5. What is a good first pet?

Who is least likely to own a pet?

White families are the most likely to have pets but the least likely to have both pets and children. Fifty-eight percent of non-Hispanic white families have pets compared with 45 percent of Hispanic families, 24 percent of black families, and 23 percent of Asian families.

How many Americans have pets?

Seventy percent of households in the United States owned one or more pets in 2020. Household penetration rates for pet-ownership have increased by 14 percent since the beginning of the survey period in 1988. What kinds of pets do Americans prefer?

Which gender has more pets?

According to a 2017 survey, Millennial males in the United States were more likely to be cat and/or dog owners than their female counterparts. Some 48 percent of male Millennial survey respondents stated that they owned a cat and 71 percent owned a dog.

What is a good pet for a kid?

Smaller mammals, including hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils, are relatively easy to raise. Also, most will thrive in a relatively small living space, and care is fairly straightforward. Except for hamsters, which are solitary, it's best to obtain young same-sex pairs. Regular, gentle handling promotes friendliness.

What is a good first pet?

Hamsters are the most common first pet for children. Living to around 2 years, they're another small mammal that are a great way to introduce caring for animals into your children's lives. ... Besides food and water, hamsters need plenty of bedding and nesting material.