Young Adults Are Most Likely to Use The Internet, but Seniors Show Faster Adoption Rates
Among all American adults, the % who use the internet, by age
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Young Adults Are Most Likely to Use The Internet, but Seniors Show Faster Adoption Rates
Among all American adults, the % who use the internet, by age
| Year | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65 or older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 70% | 61% | 46% | 14% |
| 2001 | 72% | 65% | 50% | 14% |
| 2002 | 76% | 70% | 54% | 18% |
| 2003 | 78% | 72% | 56% | 22% |
| 2004 | 77% | 75% | 61% | 24% |
| 2005 | 83% | 79% | 66% | 28% |
| 2006 | 86% | 82% | 70% | 32% |
| 2007 | 89% | 85% | 71% | 35% |
| 2008 | 89% | 84% | 72% | 38% |
| 2009 | 92% | 84% | 75% | 40% |
| 2010 | 92% | 85% | 74% | 43% |
| 2011 | 94% | 87% | 77% | 46% |
| 2012 | 96% | 91% | 79% | 54% |
| 2013 | 97% | 92% | 81% | 56% |
| 2014 | 97% | 92% | 81% | 57% |
| 2015 | 96% | 93% | 81% | 58% |
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