TV news reach in the United States 2024, by age group

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Amy Watson,
Jan 16, 2025

According to data gathered in late 2024, 86 percent of adults aged 65 years or over watched news on TV at least sometimes, more than double the share of adults under 30 who did the same. Older news consumers were more likely to turn to print and TV than their younger counterparts, although also increased their news consumption via podcasts.

Usage of television of a news source in the United States as of August 2024, by age group

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Release date

September 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 15 to August 4, 2024

Number of respondents

10,658 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

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among adults who get news from television at least sometimes

Method of interview

Online panel

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