September 29: Internet Access in the US
Households in Washington state have the highest percentage of home internet access, while residents in New Mexico are less likely to have home internet.
Source:Â National Center for Education Statistics
Published: February 2019
Internet Access in the US
Among 120 million US households, 84% had internet access, according to the 2017 Census Bureau. This includes all households who pay for a cell phone data plan or internet service provider.
Top 5 states
Washington:Â 89.4%
New Hampshire:Â 88.8%
Colorado:Â 88.5%
Utah:Â 88.1%
Maryland:Â 88.0%
Bottom 5 states
Arkansas:Â 73.1%
Mississippi:Â 73.8%
West Virginia:Â 75.6%
Louisiana:Â 76.1%
New Mexico:Â 76.9%
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