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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+ · At least occasional activity during the prior six months

The percentages compare participation within each group of internet users aged 15+. Select one breakdown at a time; these tables do not support age by income, state by age or any other intersection. Household characteristics describe the selected person’s household, not a household audience count.

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Social-network use — Age

Social-network use, by age

Internet users in each age group. Ages 15–24 include teenagers and adults; this is not a teen-only survey.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Age · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
15–2486.65460.6981age1524Prop
25–4485.13370.3833age2544Prop
45–6473.28880.4836age4564Prop
65+57.39400.5532age65pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Age. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Family income

Social-network use, by family income

Annual family income, not personal earnings. All values refer to internet users aged 15+ in the income group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Family income · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Under $25,00070.54770.7634incomeU25Prop
$25,000–49,99973.58670.6235income2549Prop
$50,000–74,99976.65750.6037income5074Prop
$75,000–99,99978.00720.7091income7599Prop
$100,000 or more79.47620.4183income100pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Family income. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Education

Social-network use, by education

Educational attainment of internet users aged 15+. High school includes GED; some college includes associate degrees and vocational study short of a bachelor’s degree.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Education · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No high school diploma72.85160.9671edNoDiplomaProp
High school graduate73.81220.5500edHSGradProp
Some college77.60710.4598edSomeCollegeProp
College graduate78.22650.3738edCollegeGradProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Education. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Sex

Social-network use, by sex

The source tabulates male and female categories. These are its sex categories, not a gender-identity measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Sex · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Male72.87790.3837sexMaleProp
Female79.70630.3420sexFemaleProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Sex. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Race and Hispanic origin

Social-network use, by race and hispanic origin

Hispanic includes any race. Other groups exclude Hispanic people; Other includes multiracial and other less common responses. Preserve the source grouping.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Race and Hispanic origin · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
White, non-Hispanic75.81440.2865raceWhiteProp
Black, non-Hispanic78.21310.7095raceBlackProp
Hispanic, any race76.79090.7418raceHispanicProp
Asian, non-Hispanic75.51681.0676raceAsianProp
American Indian / Alaska Native, non-Hispanic79.19193.0266raceAmIndianProp
Other / multiracial, non-Hispanic79.53821.7830raceOtherProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Race and Hispanic origin. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Disability status

Social-network use, by disability status

CPS-reported disability status among internet users aged 15+. The source screens hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care and independent-living difficulties.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Disability status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No disability reported77.99620.2861disabilityNoProp
Disability reported64.49600.7351disabilityYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Disability status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Employment status

Social-network use, by employment status

CPS PEMLR employment status among internet users aged 15+. Not a workplace-use measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Employment status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Employed81.59600.3214workEmployedProp
Unemployed79.55961.7549workUnemployedProp
Not in the labor force66.08850.4742workNILFProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Employment status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Metropolitan status

Social-network use, by metropolitan status

CPS metropolitan statistical area classification, not literal urban/rural density. Unknown stays a separate group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Metropolitan status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Non-metropolitan area76.20010.6037metroNoProp
Metropolitan area76.37210.2898metroYesProp
Unknown metropolitan status78.52311.5418metroUnknownProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Metropolitan status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — School-aged child in household

Social-network use, by school-aged child in household

NTIA household classification from age 6–17 child/relative records; this remains an internet-user 15+ denominator, not a count of households or children.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · School-aged child in household · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No school-aged child74.81340.2883scChldHomeNoProp
School-aged child present80.98510.5754scChldHomeYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by School-aged child in household. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Social-network use — Veteran status

Social-network use, by veteran status

CPS PEAFEVER categories among internet users aged 15+; missing status is not assigned to non-veteran.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, socialNetworkUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Social-network use · Veteran status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Not a veteran77.31090.2801veteranNoProp
Veteran63.31460.9754veteranYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about using social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] use social networks?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Social-network use, by Veteran status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Age

Texting or instant messaging, by age

Internet users in each age group. Ages 15–24 include teenagers and adults; this is not a teen-only survey.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Age · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
15–2497.51500.3133age1524Prop
25–4498.02040.1667age2544Prop
45–6495.86250.2204age4564Prop
65+86.70480.3497age65pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Age. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Family income

Texting or instant messaging, by family income

Annual family income, not personal earnings. All values refer to internet users aged 15+ in the income group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Family income · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Under $25,00090.55650.5029incomeU25Prop
$25,000–49,99992.50810.3369income2549Prop
$50,000–74,99994.95650.3039income5074Prop
$75,000–99,99996.65540.2643income7599Prop
$100,000 or more97.75880.1539income100pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Family income. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Education

Texting or instant messaging, by education

Educational attainment of internet users aged 15+. High school includes GED; some college includes associate degrees and vocational study short of a bachelor’s degree.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Education · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No high school diploma91.43640.5630edNoDiplomaProp
High school graduate92.75210.2936edHSGradProp
Some college95.90960.2113edSomeCollegeProp
College graduate97.07620.1495edCollegeGradProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Education. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Sex

Texting or instant messaging, by sex

The source tabulates male and female categories. These are its sex categories, not a gender-identity measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Sex · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Male94.65110.1914sexMaleProp
Female95.46030.1730sexFemaleProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Sex. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Race and Hispanic origin

Texting or instant messaging, by race and hispanic origin

Hispanic includes any race. Other groups exclude Hispanic people; Other includes multiracial and other less common responses. Preserve the source grouping.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Race and Hispanic origin · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
White, non-Hispanic95.03560.1472raceWhiteProp
Black, non-Hispanic95.07210.3464raceBlackProp
Hispanic, any race95.05660.3759raceHispanicProp
Asian, non-Hispanic94.49720.5815raceAsianProp
American Indian / Alaska Native, non-Hispanic95.85981.1938raceAmIndianProp
Other / multiracial, non-Hispanic97.03270.5877raceOtherProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Race and Hispanic origin. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Disability status

Texting or instant messaging, by disability status

CPS-reported disability status among internet users aged 15+. The source screens hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care and independent-living difficulties.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Disability status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No disability reported96.15670.1271disabilityNoProp
Disability reported87.09470.5355disabilityYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Disability status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Employment status

Texting or instant messaging, by employment status

CPS PEMLR employment status among internet users aged 15+. Not a workplace-use measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Employment status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Employed97.99250.1111workEmployedProp
Unemployed96.12820.7564workUnemployedProp
Not in the labor force89.35610.3240workNILFProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Employment status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Metropolitan status

Texting or instant messaging, by metropolitan status

CPS metropolitan statistical area classification, not literal urban/rural density. Unknown stays a separate group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Metropolitan status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Non-metropolitan area93.61960.3705metroNoProp
Metropolitan area95.28210.1357metroYesProp
Unknown metropolitan status93.98161.3456metroUnknownProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

Read the exact activity question

What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

Cite this finding

NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Metropolitan status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — School-aged child in household

Texting or instant messaging, by school-aged child in household

NTIA household classification from age 6–17 child/relative records; this remains an internet-user 15+ denominator, not a count of households or children.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · School-aged child in household · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No school-aged child94.45320.1423scChldHomeNoProp
School-aged child present96.87880.2452scChldHomeYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by School-aged child in household. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Texting or instant messaging — Veteran status

Texting or instant messaging, by veteran status

CPS PEAFEVER categories among internet users aged 15+; missing status is not assigned to non-veteran.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, textIMUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Texting or instant messaging · Veteran status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Not a veteran95.41020.1282veteranNoProp
Veteran90.25990.5769veteranYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about texting or instant messaging? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] text or use instant messaging?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Texting or instant messaging, by Veteran status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Age

Watching videos online, by age

Internet users in each age group. Ages 15–24 include teenagers and adults; this is not a teen-only survey.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Age · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
15–2486.18360.7952age1524Prop
25–4482.65960.4412age2544Prop
45–6468.96160.4631age4564Prop
65+50.57760.6217age65pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Age. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Family income

Watching videos online, by family income

Annual family income, not personal earnings. All values refer to internet users aged 15+ in the income group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Family income · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Under $25,00061.10460.8812incomeU25Prop
$25,000–49,99966.01760.7342income2549Prop
$50,000–74,99971.58350.6121income5074Prop
$75,000–99,99975.35910.7209income7599Prop
$100,000 or more80.99240.3653income100pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Family income. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Education

Watching videos online, by education

Educational attainment of internet users aged 15+. High school includes GED; some college includes associate degrees and vocational study short of a bachelor’s degree.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Education · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No high school diploma68.22751.0342edNoDiplomaProp
High school graduate65.53520.6088edHSGradProp
Some college73.73850.5035edSomeCollegeProp
College graduate78.47590.3736edCollegeGradProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Education. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Sex

Watching videos online, by sex

The source tabulates male and female categories. These are its sex categories, not a gender-identity measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Sex · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Male74.49470.4140sexMaleProp
Female71.21880.3855sexFemaleProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Sex. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Race and Hispanic origin

Watching videos online, by race and hispanic origin

Hispanic includes any race. Other groups exclude Hispanic people; Other includes multiracial and other less common responses. Preserve the source grouping.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Race and Hispanic origin · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
White, non-Hispanic72.72710.3236raceWhiteProp
Black, non-Hispanic71.33390.9092raceBlackProp
Hispanic, any race71.78080.8357raceHispanicProp
Asian, non-Hispanic75.86881.0150raceAsianProp
American Indian / Alaska Native, non-Hispanic67.70493.2705raceAmIndianProp
Other / multiracial, non-Hispanic84.06201.4178raceOtherProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Race and Hispanic origin. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Disability status

Watching videos online, by disability status

CPS-reported disability status among internet users aged 15+. The source screens hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care and independent-living difficulties.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Disability status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No disability reported74.53090.3007disabilityNoProp
Disability reported60.32760.7896disabilityYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Disability status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Employment status

Watching videos online, by employment status

CPS PEMLR employment status among internet users aged 15+. Not a workplace-use measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Employment status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Employed78.97440.3337workEmployedProp
Unemployed72.76662.1447workUnemployedProp
Not in the labor force60.97700.5681workNILFProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Employment status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Metropolitan status

Watching videos online, by metropolitan status

CPS metropolitan statistical area classification, not literal urban/rural density. Unknown stays a separate group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Metropolitan status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Non-metropolitan area66.48870.8771metroNoProp
Metropolitan area73.78540.3003metroYesProp
Unknown metropolitan status66.65513.9928metroUnknownProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Metropolitan status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — School-aged child in household

Watching videos online, by school-aged child in household

NTIA household classification from age 6–17 child/relative records; this remains an internet-user 15+ denominator, not a count of households or children.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · School-aged child in household · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No school-aged child70.50470.3063scChldHomeNoProp
School-aged child present79.68510.5990scChldHomeYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by School-aged child in household. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Watching videos online — Veteran status

Watching videos online, by veteran status

CPS PEAFEVER categories among internet users aged 15+; missing status is not assigned to non-veteran.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, videoUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Watching videos online · Veteran status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Not a veteran73.12550.2879veteranNoProp
Veteran64.45590.9471veteranYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading videos? [Do you/Does NAME] watch videos over the Internet? Examples include YouTube and Netflix.

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Watching videos online, by Veteran status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Age

Internet video or voice calls, by age

Internet users in each age group. Ages 15–24 include teenagers and adults; this is not a teen-only survey.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Age · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
15–2474.61410.9456age1524Prop
25–4475.29080.4714age2544Prop
45–6464.15420.4938age4564Prop
65+46.28280.5440age65pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Age. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Family income

Internet video or voice calls, by family income

Annual family income, not personal earnings. All values refer to internet users aged 15+ in the income group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Family income · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Under $25,00050.92141.0007incomeU25Prop
$25,000–49,99955.09250.7202income2549Prop
$50,000–74,99963.54190.7934income5074Prop
$75,000–99,99968.58360.8897income7599Prop
$100,000 or more78.83500.4163income100pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Family income. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Education

Internet video or voice calls, by education

Educational attainment of internet users aged 15+. High school includes GED; some college includes associate degrees and vocational study short of a bachelor’s degree.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Education · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No high school diploma55.49251.2617edNoDiplomaProp
High school graduate51.75150.6314edHSGradProp
Some college66.00940.6118edSomeCollegeProp
College graduate79.16570.3616edCollegeGradProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Education. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Sex

Internet video or voice calls, by sex

The source tabulates male and female categories. These are its sex categories, not a gender-identity measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Sex · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Male64.33230.4536sexMaleProp
Female67.83630.4189sexFemaleProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Sex. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Race and Hispanic origin

Internet video or voice calls, by race and hispanic origin

Hispanic includes any race. Other groups exclude Hispanic people; Other includes multiracial and other less common responses. Preserve the source grouping.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Race and Hispanic origin · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
White, non-Hispanic66.30210.3447raceWhiteProp
Black, non-Hispanic66.98790.9019raceBlackProp
Hispanic, any race61.82260.8452raceHispanicProp
Asian, non-Hispanic72.57511.1408raceAsianProp
American Indian / Alaska Native, non-Hispanic54.48123.9319raceAmIndianProp
Other / multiracial, non-Hispanic75.84941.9221raceOtherProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Race and Hispanic origin. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Disability status

Internet video or voice calls, by disability status

CPS-reported disability status among internet users aged 15+. The source screens hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care and independent-living difficulties.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Disability status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No disability reported68.11770.3428disabilityNoProp
Disability reported51.57110.8342disabilityYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Disability status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Employment status

Internet video or voice calls, by employment status

CPS PEMLR employment status among internet users aged 15+. Not a workplace-use measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Employment status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Employed73.65220.3959workEmployedProp
Unemployed65.17552.1819workUnemployedProp
Not in the labor force51.70030.5411workNILFProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Employment status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Metropolitan status

Internet video or voice calls, by metropolitan status

CPS metropolitan statistical area classification, not literal urban/rural density. Unknown stays a separate group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Metropolitan status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Non-metropolitan area55.27900.8777metroNoProp
Metropolitan area67.78010.3484metroYesProp
Unknown metropolitan status55.40383.8366metroUnknownProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Metropolitan status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — School-aged child in household

Internet video or voice calls, by school-aged child in household

NTIA household classification from age 6–17 child/relative records; this remains an internet-user 15+ denominator, not a count of households or children.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · School-aged child in household · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No school-aged child64.36690.3617scChldHomeNoProp
School-aged child present71.33520.5983scChldHomeYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by School-aged child in household. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Internet video or voice calls — Veteran status

Internet video or voice calls, by veteran status

CPS PEAFEVER categories among internet users aged 15+; missing status is not assigned to non-veteran.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, callConfUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Internet video or voice calls · Veteran status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Not a veteran66.90150.3332veteranNoProp
Veteran54.87861.1066veteranYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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In the past six months, [have you/has NAME] participated in video or voice calls or conferencing over the Internet, such as with FaceTime or Zoom? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] participate in video or voice calls or conferencing?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 148. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Internet video or voice calls, by Veteran status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Age

Online music, radio and podcasts, by age

Internet users in each age group. Ages 15–24 include teenagers and adults; this is not a teen-only survey.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Age · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
15–2479.97740.8786age1524Prop
25–4473.85450.5442age2544Prop
45–6456.70750.5276age4564Prop
65+35.07570.5472age65pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Age. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Family income

Online music, radio and podcasts, by family income

Annual family income, not personal earnings. All values refer to internet users aged 15+ in the income group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Family income · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Under $25,00049.29490.8335incomeU25Prop
$25,000–49,99953.20860.7080income2549Prop
$50,000–74,99959.86440.7620income5074Prop
$75,000–99,99963.84810.8116income7599Prop
$100,000 or more72.70600.4503income100pProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Family income. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Education

Online music, radio and podcasts, by education

Educational attainment of internet users aged 15+. High school includes GED; some college includes associate degrees and vocational study short of a bachelor’s degree.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Education · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No high school diploma57.16901.1505edNoDiplomaProp
High school graduate52.93150.6875edHSGradProp
Some college61.89000.5818edSomeCollegeProp
College graduate69.97240.4346edCollegeGradProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Education. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Sex

Online music, radio and podcasts, by sex

The source tabulates male and female categories. These are its sex categories, not a gender-identity measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Sex · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Male63.70020.4565sexMaleProp
Female60.55980.4443sexFemaleProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Sex. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Race and Hispanic origin

Online music, radio and podcasts, by race and hispanic origin

Hispanic includes any race. Other groups exclude Hispanic people; Other includes multiracial and other less common responses. Preserve the source grouping.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Race and Hispanic origin · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
White, non-Hispanic62.14850.3366raceWhiteProp
Black, non-Hispanic61.87620.9293raceBlackProp
Hispanic, any race61.14820.8791raceHispanicProp
Asian, non-Hispanic60.68681.2661raceAsianProp
American Indian / Alaska Native, non-Hispanic61.13043.6954raceAmIndianProp
Other / multiracial, non-Hispanic72.60701.9412raceOtherProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Race and Hispanic origin. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Disability status

Online music, radio and podcasts, by disability status

CPS-reported disability status among internet users aged 15+. The source screens hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care and independent-living difficulties.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Disability status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No disability reported64.22480.3396disabilityNoProp
Disability reported46.54330.8449disabilityYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Disability status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Employment status

Online music, radio and podcasts, by employment status

CPS PEMLR employment status among internet users aged 15+. Not a workplace-use measure.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Employment status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Employed69.78960.3915workEmployedProp
Unemployed67.35072.0053workUnemployedProp
Not in the labor force46.91760.5488workNILFProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Employment status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Metropolitan status

Online music, radio and podcasts, by metropolitan status

CPS metropolitan statistical area classification, not literal urban/rural density. Unknown stays a separate group.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Metropolitan status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Non-metropolitan area55.13911.0393metroNoProp
Metropolitan area63.12190.3566metroYesProp
Unknown metropolitan status58.64043.9928metroUnknownProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Metropolitan status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — School-aged child in household

Online music, radio and podcasts, by school-aged child in household

NTIA household classification from age 6–17 child/relative records; this remains an internet-user 15+ denominator, not a count of households or children.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · School-aged child in household · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
No school-aged child59.69330.3473scChldHomeNoProp
School-aged child present69.21540.6575scChldHomeYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by School-aged child in household. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Online music, radio and podcasts — Veteran status

Online music, radio and podcasts, by veteran status

CPS PEAFEVER categories among internet users aged 15+; missing status is not assigned to non-veteran.

U.S. internet users aged 15+ in each group · November 2023 · Prior six months

Share reported as participating (%)
Groups are not shares of the activity’s total audience.

Source: NTIA Analyze Table, audioUser, adultInternetUser. Original weighted estimates; graphic by Social Usage. Sampling errors appear below.

Online music, radio and podcasts · Veteran status · November 2023 · Internet users aged 15+
GroupShare (%)Source SE (pp)Source column
Not a veteran62.49560.3436veteranNoProp
Veteran52.13491.0209veteranYesProp

An SE is a standard error, not a confidence interval. The source does not supply cell sample sizes or CIs here. Differences are descriptive; this tool does not test significance or infer causes.

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What about streaming or downloading music, radio programs, or podcasts? (If needed) [Do you/Does NAME] listen to music, radio programs, or podcasts using the Internet?

Original November 2023 questionnaire, PDF page 149. NTIA estimates from one randomly selected internet user aged 15+ per household, using PWPRMWGT; proxy responses allowed. Source standard errors use successive difference replication with 160 respondent replicate weights.

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NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau. Online music, radio and podcasts, by Veteran status. United States, internet users aged 15+, occasional activity in the past six months, November 2023. Original source estimates; proportions converted to percentages by Social Usage. Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. https://socialusage.com/data/digital-behavior/

Snapshot digital-behavior-2026-10-08-v1. Percentages and percentage-point SEs are the source proportions × 100. Activities overlap; no unique-user sum, platform audience or local estimate can be derived. Full registry, dates and reuse terms.