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Percentage of Internet Users in the U.S., 2008

  Use the internet
Total adults 73%
Women 73
Men 73
Age
18–29 90
30–49 85
50–64 70
65+ 35
Race/ethnicity
White, Non-Hispanic 75
Black, Non-Hispanic 59
English-speaking Hispanic 80
Geography
Urban 74
Suburban 77
Rural 63
Household income
Less than $30,000/yr 53
$30,000-$49,999 76
$50,000-$74,999 85
$75,000+ 95
Educational attainment
Less than high school 44
High school 63
Some college 84
College+ 91
1. Any online/Internet usage is a net of those who looked at or used the Internet or any online service at home, work, or another place in the past 30 days.
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, April 8—May 11, 2008 Tracking Survey.

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