Latino teenagers use the internet the most in the US

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Today, nearly all U.S. teens say they use the internet every day (96%). And the share of teens who report being online “almost constantly” has roughly doubled since 2014-2015 (24% vs. 46%).

Latino teenagers use the internet the most in the US (55 percent), Blacks 54 percent and whites 38 percent.

Teenagers ages 13 to 17 said they use the Internet constantly, according to a Pew Institute survey.Which teens are online ‘almost constantly’

There are some differences in the amount of time teens report spending online by race and ethnicity, as well as age.1

Families with a lower income ($30 thousand or less) use it more with 54 percent, while those with a high income ($75 thousand) only 45 percent.

Teens and digital devices

Nearly all teens (95%) report having access to a smartphone, up from 73% in 2014-2015. Tablet accessibility has also experienced a 7 percentage point uptick during the same time frame. Access to other digital devices such as desktop or laptop computers, or gaming consoles has remained stable.

Health authorities have warned of the damage caused by high use to the health of users. It is important to point out that its reduction increases the chances of academic success.

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