Most U.S. adults under 30 usually come across news, while most ages 65 and older actively seek it out
% of U.S. adults who say …
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Most U.S. adults under 30 usually come across news, while most ages 65 and older actively seek it out
% of U.S. adults who say …
| They mostly get news because they’re looking for it | They mostly get news because they happen to come across it | |
|---|---|---|
| All U.S. adults | 50% | 49% |
| Ages 18-29 | 27% | 73% |
| 30-49 | 42% | 57% |
| 50-64 | 60% | 40% |
| 65+ | 73% | 26% |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
