U.S. internet user distribution by age and device 2023

According to a 2022 survey in the United States, 51 percent of respondents of those using tablets to go online were aged between 30 and 49 years. In comparison, respondents aged 18 and 29 accounted for only 20 percent of tablet device users. Connected smartphone usage was also higher among users between 30 to 49 years.

Distribution of internet users in the United States as of 2023, by age group and device

Characteristic	18-29 years	30-49 years	50-64 years	Total
Desktop PC	27%	35%	34%	33%
Gaming console (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox)	49%	44%	16%	37%
Laptop	55%	61%	56%	58%
Smart speakers (e.g., Amazon Echo)	24%	33%	20%	27%
Smart TV	51%	62%	54%	57%
Smartphone	89%	91%	85%	89%
Smartwatch	27%	34%	15%	27%
Streaming device (e.g., Apple TV, Chromecast)	34%	42%	28%	36%
Tablet	38%	53%	44%	47%

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Release date

March 2024

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Region

United States

Survey time period

January 2 to December 15, 2023

Number of respondents

60,267 respondents

Age group

18-64 years

Special properties

among residential online population; multiple answers were possible

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Among the individuals who use at least one of the following devices: desktop PC, gaming console (e.g. PlayStation), laptop touch screen, regular laptop (without touch screen), smart speakers (e.g. Amazon Echo), smart TV, smartphone, smartwatch, streaming device (e.g. Apple TV), tablet. The original question was phrased as follows: "Which of these devices do you regularly use with an internet connection? (multi-pick)"

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