Household Pet Ownership, 1990–2013
Updated July 10, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
(as a percentage of total U.S. households)
| 1990 | 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2000 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | 57% | 58% | 56% | 59% | 61% | 62% | 56.7% |
| Cat | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 45.3 |
| Freshwater fish | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14.3 |
| Bird | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Small animal | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Reptile | n.a. | n.a. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Equine | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | 3 |
| Saltwater fish | .5 | .7 | .6 | .6 | .5 | .7 | 1.8 |
n.a. = not available.
Source: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, 2013-2014 National Pet Owners Survey
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