Pew Study: Low Income and Rural Populations Less Likely to Have Internet Access

The young, college-educated and affluent are all more likely to use the Internet, with more than 90 percent of those surveyed in the 18 to 49 age range reporting regular Internet use.

The Internet has become an integral part of American life. Indeed, according to the latest Pew Internet demographics study, 84 percent of Americans have internet access.

While the percentage of Americans with Internet access has remained largely the same since 2012, an analysis of 15 years of historical data indicates that the digital divide is still a reality, particularly among low-income and rural populations.

The young, college educated and affluent are all more likely to use the Internet.

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