Getting news from family, friends, and neighbors
% of U.S. adults who say they __ get local news and information from other local residents such as friends, family and neighbors
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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Getting news from family, friends, and neighbors
% of U.S. adults who say they __ get local news and information from other local residents such as friends, family and neighbors
| Year | NET Often/ Sometimes | Often | Sometimes | Hardly ever | Never |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72% | 14% | 58% | 21% | 7% |
| 2024 | 73% | 18% | 55% | 20% | 6% |
| 2018 | 66% | 17% | 49% | 24% | 9% |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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