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U.S. senior internet usage penetration 2016, by age group
U.S. senior internet usage penetration 2016, by age group
Share of seniors in the United States who use the internet as of November 2016, by age group
The statistic shows share of senior internet users in the United States in 2016, sorted by age group. During the survey period, it was found that 82 percent of 65 to 69-year olds in the United States were internet users.
Share of seniors in the United States who use the internet as of November 2016, by age group
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| 65-69 | 82% |
| 70-74 | 75% |
| 75-79 | 60% |
| 80+ | 44% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| 65-69 | 82% |
| 70-74 | 75% |
| 75-79 | 60% |
| 80+ | 44% |
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The statistic shows share of senior internet users in the United States in 2016, sorted by age group. During the survey period, it was found that 82 percent of 65 to 69-year olds in the United States were internet users.
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- May 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- September 29 to November 6, 2016
- Number of respondents
- total survey n=3,015
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- September 29 to November 6, 2016
- Number of respondents
- total survey n=3,015
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)
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