Adults under 50 who get TV news are more likely than older people to say they mostly stream it
Among U.S. adults who say they get news from television, % who say it mostly comes from __, by age
Note: U.S. adults who say they get news from television are those who say they do so at least rarely. Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Adults under 50 who get TV news are more likely than older people to say they mostly stream it
Among U.S. adults who say they get news from television, % who say it mostly comes from __, by age
| Age | Cable, satellite or broadcast television | Streaming services | Some other way | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-29 | 42 | 46 | 4 | 7 |
| 30-49 | 46 | 46 | 3 | 6 |
| 50-64 | 63 | 29 | 4 | 4 |
| 65+ | 75 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
Note: U.S. adults who say they get news from television are those who say they do so at least rarely. Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
