Perceived financial health of local news outlets
% of U.S. adults who think their local news outlets are doing __ financially
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
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Perceived financial health of local news outlets
% of U.S. adults who think their local news outlets are doing __ financially
| Year | NET Very/Somewhat well | NET Not too/Not at all well |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57% | 39% |
| 2024 | 63% | 33% |
| 2018 | 71% | 24% |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
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