| Year | % of share |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 39.7 |
| 2003 | 46.1 |
| 2004 | 42.8 |
| 2005 | 44.9 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 43.5 |
| 2009 | 44.7 |
| 2010 | 46.8 |
| 2011 | 48.2 |
| 2012 | 48.6 |
| 2013 | 50 |
Source: RTDNA/Hofstra University Surveys Notes: Based on survey responses of news directors at all commercial local TV stations in 2013.