I was in the Midwest last week and felt quite noticeable ( but maybe that because I was in college towns and the guys are "too young"), however, this weekend have been in Seattle. It's a different story round here, there are almost more sly guys than those with hair! Having said that, still felt like I stood out, the beard isn't big enough and there are so many tats, piercings and nose rings around here
I was in Seattle last weekend also . I talked my good study into shaving his head first time. Took him to a great barbershop to do the deed. Hei looks 20 years younger!
Now that you mention it, yes, there doesn't seem to be quite as many shaved heads as last year here in Minnesota. I've been seeing alot more younger guys with short buzzcuts. Maybe the maintenance of shaving was too much work. People seem to be in such a hurry these days.
Maybe because it's less conservative in Seattle that more people are open to the idea of shaving.