U.S. Census Bureau

Computer Use and Ownership

Computer Use data have been collected in various supplements to the Current Population Survey (CPS). Beginning in 1997, the survey included questions on Internet Use.

Current Population Survey (CPS) Reports

Definitions and Explanations

  1. CPS October 2003
  2. CPS September 2001
  3. CPS August 2000
  4. CPS October 1997
  5. CPS October 1993
  6. CPS October 1989
  7. CPS October 1984

Other Publications

  1. Access Denied: Changes in Computer Ownership and Use: 1984-1997 (Conference Paper) Published 1999 (215k) PDF
  2. Computer Use in the United States: The Bureau of the Census Surveys (Conference Paper) Published 1992 (3M) PDF
  3. The Growing Use of Computers (Census Statistical Brief) Published 1991 (658k) PDF
  4. Who Uses Computers? (Census Statistical Brief) Published 1988 (714k) PDF

Data Availability

October Current Population Survey (CPS) data on Computer Use are available online through FERRET for 1997, or as Magnetic Tape Reels or Cartridges for 1984, 1989, 1993, and 1997. You may order these products through CenStore by clicking on the specific product you wish to order. Previous publications are also available in CenStore.

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For Further Information

Contact: The Education and Social Stratification Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 301-763-2464

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