Demographics of Internet Users
Below is the % of each group who use the internet, according to our May–June 2005 survey. As an example, 67% of adult women use the internet.
	Use the internet
Total Adults	68%
Women	67
Men	69
Age
18-29	84%
30-49	80
50-64	67
65+	26
Race/ethnicity
White, Non-Hispanic	70%
Black, Non-Hispanic	57
English-speaking Hispanic	70
Community type
Urban	72%
Suburban	70
Rural	59
Household income
Less than $30,000/yr	49%
$30,000-$50,000	73
$50,000-$75,000	87
More than $75,000	93
Educational attainment
Less than High School	29%
High School	61
Some College	79
College +	89
Here is the % of home internet users who have dial-up vs. high-speed connections at home. As an example, 44% of home internet users have dial-up connections.
	Dial-up	High-speed
Home internet users	44%	53%
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, May-June 2005 Tracking Survey. N=2,001 adults, 18 and older. Margin of error is ±2% for results based on the full sample. 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 August 9, 2005.

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