News platform preferences
% of U.S. adults in each demographic group who prefer __ for getting news
| Television | Radio | Printed newspapers or printed news magazines** | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 28% | 5% | 4% |
| Men | 26 | 5 | 4 |
| Women | 30 | 5 | 5 |
| Ages 18-29 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 30-49 | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| 50-64 | 38 | 7 | 3 |
| 65+ | 54 | 4 | 9 |
| HS or less | 37 | 5 | 4 |
| Some college | 29 | 5 | 5 |
| College+ | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| White | 29 | 6 | 5 |
| Black | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian* | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| Rep/Lean Rep | 29 | 6 | 4 |
| Dem/Lean Dem | 27 | 4 | 5 |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
** Asked as “print publications” from 2020 to 2024.
Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic; Hispanic adults are of any race.
** Asked as “print publications” from 2020 to 2024.
Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic; Hispanic adults are of any race.
Source: Survey of U.S adults conducted Aug. 24-30, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
