| Characteristic | Percentage of adults |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% |
| 2019 | 90% |
| 2018 | 89% |
| 2016 | 86% |
| 2015 | 84% |
| 2014 | 84% |
| 2013 | 84% |
| 2012 | 83% |
| 2011 | 79% |
| 2010 | 76% |
| 2009 | 76% |
| 2008 | 74% |
| 2007 | 74% |
| 2006 | 71% |
| 2005 | 68% |
| 2004 | 63% |
| 2003 | 61% |
| 2002 | 59% |
| 2001 | 55% |
| 2000 | 52% |
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Release date
April 2021
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2000 to 2021
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Earlier data from earlier publications.
Prior to January 2005, internet users were defined as those who said 鈥測es鈥 to 鈥淒o you ever go online to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email?鈥
From January 2005 through February 2012, internet users were defined as someone who said 鈥測es鈥 to either 鈥淒o you use the internet, at least occasionally?鈥 or 鈥淒o you send or receive email, at least occasionally?鈥
From April 2012 to April 2013, internet users were defined as someone who said 鈥測es鈥 to at least one of three questions: 鈥淒o you use the internet, at least occasionally?鈥 or 鈥淒o you send or receive email, at least occasionally?鈥 or 鈥淒o you access the internet on a cell phone, tablet or other mobile handheld device, at least occasionally?鈥
From April 2013 to the present, internet users are defined as someone who said 鈥測es鈥 to either 鈥淒o you use the internet or email, at least occasionally?鈥 or 鈥淒o you access the internet on a cell phone, tablet or other mobile handheld device, at least occasionally?
The source does not provide data for 2020.
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