Generations and Age

26% of Americans age 65+ go online.

One in four Americans age 65+ has access to the internet, up from 15% in 2000.

A growing number of "Silver Surfers" switch to fast online connections

Debates More Important to Young Voters

This presentation provides new demographic data, not contained in recent reports, that is broken out by age groups. It also contains specific tips for government Web site managers who want to design senior-friendly sites.

OK, so a high-stakes financial decision faces a big group of consumers. Most experienced Internet users might say, “So what, I got a great deal on my car last year based on Web research..."

22% of Americans 65 and older use the Internet. The percent of seniors who go online has jumped by 47% between 2000 and 2004. In a February 2004 survey, 22% of Americans age 65 or older reported having access to the Internet, up from 15% in 2000. By ...

Adapting to a New World

by Andrew Kohut for Columbia Journalism Review

by Andrew Kohut for America Online