Demographics of Internet Users
Below is the percentage of each group who use the internet, according to our May 2008 survey. As an example, 73% of adult women use the internet.
	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-$49,999	76
$50,000-$74,999	85
$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 ±2% for results based on the full sample and ±3% for results based on internet users. Please note that prior to our January 2005 survey, the question used to identify internet 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?” Last updated July 22, 2008.

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