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Demographics of Internet Users 2008
| Demographics of Internet Users |
| Below is the percentage of each group who use the intenet, according to our May 2008 survey. As an aexample, 73% of adult women use the internet. |
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Use the Internet |
Total adults |
73% |
| Women |
73% |
| Men |
73% |
Age |
| 18 - 29 |
90% |
| 30 - 49 |
85% |
| 50 - 64 |
70% |
| 65+ |
35% |
Race/Ethnicity |
| White, non-Hispanic |
75% |
| Black, non-Hispanic |
59% |
| English-speaking Hispanic |
80% |
Geography |
| Urban |
74% |
| Suburban |
77% |
| Rural |
63% |
Household Income |
| Less than $30,000/yr. |
53% |
| $30,000 - $50,000 |
76% |
| $50,000 - $ 75,000 |
85% |
| More than $75,000 |
95% |
Educational Attainment |
| Less than high school |
44% |
| High school |
63% |
| Some college |
84% |
| College+ |
91% |
Source:Pew Internet & American Life Project, April 8 -May 11, 2008 Tracking Survey. N=2,251 adults, 18 and older. Margin of error is + or - 2% for results based on the full sample and + or - 3% for results based on internet users.
Please note that prior to our January 2005 survey, the question used to identify intenet users read "Do you ever go online to access the internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email?" The current two-part question wording reads, "Do you use the internet, at least occasionally?" and "Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally?"
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