Young adults, Hispanic adults, those with lower incomes are more likely to rely on smartphones for internet
% of U.S. adults who are smartphone dependent (say they have a smartphone but do not subscribe to home broadband)
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Refer to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Refer to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 5-June 18, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Young adults, Hispanic adults, those with lower incomes are more likely to rely on smartphones for internet
% of U.S. adults who are smartphone dependent (say they have a smartphone but do not subscribe to home broadband)
| Group | category | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | all | 16 |
| Ages 18-29 | age | 27 |
| 30-49 | age | 11 |
| 50-64 | age | 15 |
| 65+ | age | 17 |
| White | race & ethnicity | 13 |
| Black | race & ethnicity | 19 |
| Hispanic | race & ethnicity | 28 |
| Asian* | race & ethnicity | 11 |
| income | ||
| Less than $30K | income | 34 |
| $30K-$69,999 | income | 19 |
| $70K-$99,999 | income | 10 |
| $100K+ | income | 4 |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Refer to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Refer to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 5-June 18, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
