Pew Research Center Staff

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short reads | Mar 26, 2007

Black College Grads Online

That's the percentage of black college graduates who access the internet -- the highest proportion of any demographic group recorded in a recent Pew survey.

short reads | Mar 26, 2007

The Importance of Being Christian

Nearly four-in-ten Americans (39%) say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who is "Christian," the second most positive trait tested, behind only "military service" (48%).

short reads | Mar 16, 2007

Most Optimistic Homeowners

That's the portion of U.S. homeowners who expect the value of their home to go up "a lot" in the future. But another 55% still expect their home values to rise at least "a little."

short reads | Mar 12, 2007

Have Wireless Internet Access

That's the percent of internet users who have logged onto the internet using a wireless connection either around the house, at their workplace, or some place else. In other words, one-third of internet users, either with a laptop computer, a handheld personal digital assistant (PDA), or cell phone, have surfed the internet or checked email using means such as WiFi broadband or cell phone networks

short reads | Mar 12, 2007

Gen Next: Still Picking Mom and Dad’s Pockets

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Gen Nexters -- Americans in the age range 18-25 -- told a recent Pew survey that they have received financial help from their parents during the past 12 months. Fully 46% say they depend on their parents or other family members for financial assistance.

short reads | Mar 12, 2007

For Them, Money Is The Biggest Problem

That's the portion of Americans who say that financial concerns are the biggest problem their family faces; family, personal and health problems are the next most cited concerns but, taken together, they account for only 11% of top worries for American families.

short reads | Mar 1, 2007

Cash is a Lesser King

That's the percent of Americans who say they mainly use cash for their everyday purchases, 31% say they use debit cards, 16% say they use credit cards and 15% say they use checks.

short reads | Mar 1, 2007

The Young Are More Welcoming to Immigrants

That's the percentage of Gen Nexters (ages 18-25) who say that the increase in the number of immigrants working in the U.S. has done more to help than hurt American workers. Among older workers, far fewer say immigrants have helped American workers overall.

short reads | Mar 1, 2007

Young Adults Love Video Games

That's the portion of Gen Nexters -- Americans ages 18-25 -- who say they play games that can be hooked up to a television such as PlayStation, Xbox or GameCube. Roughly one-third of the preceding generation of Gen Xers (35%) play these types of games.

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