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Internet Plays A Large Role For U.S. Citizens
Homework Help writes "The latest U.S. Census Bureau report suggests that the Internet has become an integral part of the American lifestyle and economy." From the article: "It shows 40 percent of U.S. adults used the Web to obtain news, weather or sports information, a dramatic increase from the 7 percent who surfed in 1997, when the bureau conducted a similar study. The report also found that nearly half of adults, 47 percent, used the Internet to find information on products or services. About one-third reported purchasing a product or service online, compared with only 2 percent who did so in 1997."
The actual report can be found here (PDF warning).
SIG: TAKE OFF EVERY 'CAPTAIN'!!
I'm not sure what the percentage is in Sweden, but just south in the little province of Denmark, the internet penetration percentage is around 80%.
I thought our government was gathering more useful statistics, but I guess not.
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http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/comp
I really like reading the census data. Sometimes the numbers do not at all meet perception, so I try to calibrate my perception from time to time.
Also, another excellent data site for raw data is http://www.nationmaster.com/ and another is http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/inde
Its like saying that in 1905 only 7% of people used cars and now in 2005 99% of people use them, so cars play a big role in people's lives.
Yes, I agree. I would assume that almost 100% of the US white collar population use the internet almost daily at home and at work. I would also assume that the deviants from that don't use a computer at home because they use it at work and want to escape from them. Its surprising the number of lower income blue collar people that have home computers and pretty much know how to use them. Its basically a TV alternative for those types.
Linky:
http://www.nationmaster.com/cat/Internet
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