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Adult U.S. internet users who get news online in 2012, by gender
Percentage of adult U.S. internet users who get news online from 2000 to 2012, by gender
by Statista Research Department,
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Dec 19, 2013
This timeline shows the percentage of adult internet users in the United States who accessed online news. In 2012, 80 percent of female U.S. internet users aged 18 years and older reported to getting news online.
Percentage of adult U.S. internet users who get news online from 2000 to 2012, by gender
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| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76% | 80% |
| 2011 | 77% | 76% |
| 2010 | 77% | 74% |
| 2009 | 73% | 72% |
| 2000 | 66% | 53% |
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76% | 80% |
| 2011 | 77% | 76% |
| 2010 | 77% | 74% |
| 2009 | 73% | 72% |
| 2000 | 66% | 53% |
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by Statista Research Department,
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Dec 19, 2013
This timeline shows the percentage of adult internet users in the United States who accessed online news. In 2012, 80 percent of female U.S. internet users aged 18 years and older reported to getting news online.
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- United States
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- 2000 to 2012
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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- Represents persons who reported getting news online "ever".
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- United States
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- 2000 to 2012
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- Telephone interview
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- Represents persons who reported getting news online "ever".
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