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The social class gap in access to the Internet and computers follows the gap in income.  This is commonly referred to as the digital divide.
 

Percent of U.S Persons Using the Internet

Any Location Outside Home Any Location
Under $5,000  16.0 12.1 16.0
5,000-9,999  12.1 8.7 12.1
10,000-14,999  13.9 9.5 13.9
15,000-19,999  16.6 10.5 16.6
20,000-24,999  19.9 12.1 19.9
25,000-34,999  25.3 14.9 25.3
35,000-49,999  34.7 17.7 34.7
50,000-74,999  45.5 21.7 45.5
75,000+  58.9 28.0 58.9
Source: Falling Through the Net:Defining the Digital Divide
1. Overview of the Problem 2. The Digital Divide


    3. Web Accessibility and Equality
     


    4. Schools and Web Access
     


    5. Government
     


    6. Major Ongoing Programs Addressing Web Access Issues
     
    7. Achieving Equity: Proposed Solutions to the Digital Divide
     


    8. Background on the World Wide Web


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