Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
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About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
Roughly three-quarters of adults (77%) say they often or sometimes get local news and information about crime.
Most U.S. adults say they are interested in several types of local crime coverage, but far fewer say this information is easy to find.
TikTok users under 30 see its impact on democracy more positively than older users, with 45% of this group saying it’s mostly good for American democracy.
Most U.S. adults follow news about local government and politics, yet only a quarter are highly satisfied with the quality of coverage.
X stands out as a place people go to keep up with politics. Still, some users see political posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, too.
X is still more of a news destination than these other platforms, but the vast majority of users on all four see news-related content.
More Americans now prefer to get local news online, while fewer turn to TV or print. And most say local news outlets are important to their community.
The Pew-Knight Initiative will deliver a comprehensive, real-time look at the information landscape from the standpoints of both consumers and producers of news.
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