Share of U.S. adults who pay for local news
% of U.S. adults who say they have __ in the past year
Note: Respondents were asked if they had “directly paid or given money to any local news sources by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member.” Those 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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Share of U.S. adults who pay for local news
% of U.S. adults who say they have __ in the past year
| Year | Paid for local news | Not paid for local news |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12% | 88% |
| 2024 | 15% | 85% |
| 2018 | 14% | 84% |
Note: Respondents were asked if they had “directly paid or given money to any local news sources by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member.” Those 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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