Where Americans get local news
% of U.S. adults who say they often or sometimes get local news and information from …
Note: “News influencers” was asked for the first time in 2025.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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Where Americans get local news
% of U.S. adults who say they often or sometimes get local news and information from …
| Group | Group | 2018 | 2024 | 2025 | Difference 2018-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily newspapers | Local daily newspaper | 43% | 33% | 36% | -7 |
| TV news stations | Local TV news station | 70% | 64% | 65% | -5 |
| Radio stations | Local radio station | 56% | 52% | 52% | -4 |
| Non-daily newspapers | Other community or specialized newspaper (beyond the daily newspaper) | 33% | 30% | 33% | 0 |
| Community or neighborhood newsletter or listserv | Community or neighborhood newsletter or listserv | 33% | 31% | 37% | +4 |
| Local organizations, e.g., churches, school groups or political groups | Local organizations, such as churches, school groups, or political groups | 35% | 39% | 40% | +5 |
| Local government agencies or officials | Local government agencies or officials, such as city council offices or libraries | 30% | 35% | 40% | +10 |
| Online forums or discussion groups, e.g., community Facebook groups or Nextdoor | Local online forums or discussion groups, such as community Facebook groups or Nextdoor | 38% | 52% | 52% | +14 |
| Other online-only sources | A news source that publishes online only, and is not included in any of the previous categories | 15% | 33% | 42% | +27 |
| News influencers | Individuals who have a large following on social media and often post about news or political or social items, sometimes referred to as “news influencers” | NA | NA | 36% |
Note: “News influencers” was asked for the first time in 2025.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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