Number of Home Nudists in the United States (and Elsewhere)

RapidiOriginal Poster

Dec 7, 2017

I love being nude around the house, so am all the time. I'm wondering how many people in the US stay nude in their homes pretty much all the time, even if they aren't nudists elsewhere. I've tried to find statistics for the United States and other countries, but can't find any. Does anyone here know where I can find this or simply what the stats are? Thanks.

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Dec 7, 2017
[quote]I love being nude around the house, so am all the time. I'm wondering how many people in the US stay nude in their homes pretty much all the time, even if they aren't nudists elsewhere. I've tried to find statistics for the United States and other countries, but can't find any. Does anyone here know where I can find this or simply what the stats are? Thanks.[/quote] No idea, but I think that would be something hard to track. Honestly, I think there are probably FAR more home nudist than we could possible know about.
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Tom
Dec 7, 2017
Just out of curiosity, and as a matter of opinion: I was reading recently that some feel that living naked at home is not the same as being a nudist. To be a "true nudist," you must interact socially while naked with another person.
I'm not so sure how to feel about that - it's cold out. No beaches for the NE US. Resorts "not as fun" when only indoor possibilities - I do like attending an activity. And it seems that anyone is (rightfully) suspicious about offers to hang out naked with others. When there is a gathering or get-together with an advertised indoor activity, there is usually a disclaimer that purchasing a ticket to the event does not necessarily mean you will be permitted in.
I'm fine hanging out at home, despite the opinion of some that I'm simply "naked" and not a "nudist."
Any ideas or opinions?
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RapidiOriginal Poster
Dec 9, 2017
If someone likes not to wear clothes I consider them a nudist. They may not be social nudists, they just like to be nude. I enjoy staying nude around the house. I go nude outdoors as much as I can, too, since my yard is private. I rent a cabin each year with a private two mile trail and hike nude. I stay nude the entire time I'm there, from the moment I arrive until I get in the car to leave. (I rode nude home one time and stayed nude for another week, but that's another story. :)) My wife doesn't care for nudity, but likes to see me nude. In an odd way she enjoys it as much as I do.
I went to a nudist resort a few years ago. I liked the social aspect, but it's not a necessity for me so I make no effort to visit anymore. (Maybe that one visit makes me a social nudist? :) ). Anyway, I'm sitting here not wearing a stitch. If I'm not a nudist, I'm not sure what I am. Just naked?
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RapidiOriginal Poster
Dec 9, 2017
If someone likes not to wear clothes I consider them a nudist. They may not be social nudists, they just like to be nude. I enjoy staying nude around the house. I go nude outdoors as much as I can, too, since my yard is private. I rent a cabin each year with a private two mile trail and hike nude. I stay nude the entire time I'm there, from the moment I arrive until I get in the car to leave. (I rode nude home one time and stayed nude for another week, but that's another story. :)) My wife doesn't care for nudity, but likes to see me nude. In an odd way she enjoys it as much as I do.
I went to a nudist resort a few years ago. I liked the social aspect, but it's not a necessity for me so I make no effort to visit anymore. (Maybe that one visit makes me a social nudist? :) ). Anyway, I'm sitting here not wearing a stitch. If I'm not a nudist, I'm not sure what I am. Just naked?
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Tom D
Dec 9, 2017
Really don't know, but I have read some statistically valid surverys that indicate that about 10% of telecommuters work nude at home.
I would assume that anyone who worked nude at home would also be nude at other times.
Probably also some telecommuters that feel the need to get dressed when working, but are nude at home when not working,
Difficult to say if telecommuters are more or less likely to be nude at home that those who go to work or retirees.
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floridaslim
Dec 9, 2017
I don't have any stats on home nudists, but have been one for many years. However; I do not limit myself to the house - I garden nude, go to nude beaches, clubs and camps - I'm a social nudist too.
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Mike Taylor
Dec 10, 2017
Why the need to put a label on it? If you like to be naked ___ BE NAKED.
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Mike Taylor
Dec 10, 2017
Why the need to put a label on it? If you like to be naked ___ BE NAKED.
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nudony
Dec 10, 2017
The only stat I could find is the percentage of people who sleep naked. It's around 17%.
Logically, we can surmise that people who sleep completely naked might be more inclined to being nude before or after going to bed. But it's still probably only going to be a small fraction of the 17% that remains naked extensively beyond sleeptime. Beyond that I have no idea. Any statisticians in the house!?
The people that I have met, who spend "extended" time naked at home, generally do not consider themselves nudists. When bringing up my own nudism, their retort is typically along the lines of: "Naked at home with the fam - ok. Completely naked in front of strangers - not ok." Yet, in at least a case or two, it totally looked and felt like nudism to me. So I guess what constitutes a "nudist life" or not is a subjective matter.
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Dancin' Dan (prone to dance)
Dec 11, 2017
AANR says it serves 213,000 members. but no mention of any other numbers. and there are other nude organizations as well.
but to come up with numbers of nudists - social &/or strictly at home, or a little of both would just be a WAG.
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Bob
Dec 14, 2017
If we take the number of people that admit to skinny dipping as a repetitive number of the population in general, then 25% of the population could be nudists.

There is a story from National Geographic from July 21, 2004 that cites this statistic.

The Skinny on Nudism in the U.S.
Jennifer Hile
National Geographic Channel
July 21, 2004

A recent national Roper poll, one of the two largest independent polling companies in the U.S., said 80 percent of the U.S. public agrees that it is okay to have a nude beach, as long as it is marked by a sign. 25 percent of adults polled said they'd gone skinny-dipping in mixed company at least once in their life.

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/07/0721_040721_tvnude_2.html
[url][link]https://www.truenudists.com/link/d9d56d65db030ce6/aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLm5hdGlvbmFsZ2VvZ3JhcGhpYy5jb20vbmV3cy8yMDA0LzA3LzA3MjFfMDQwNzIxX3R2bnVkZV8yLmh0bWw%3D[/link]The Skinny on Nudism in the U.S.[/url]
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