Computers and Internet

Overview

The ACS asks about computer use and internet access per household. The Census Bureau added these three questions in 2013 as part of the 2008 Broadband Improvement Act, which mobilized several federal agencies to collect information to support broadband expansion and access across the country.

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Methodology

Various kinds of computing devices fall under “computer”: desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet. Internet access is broadly categorized by cellular data, satellite, dial-up, and broadband connections.

Note that a household may have computing devices but no internet, or vice versa.

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Is this an issue you care about? Connect with one of the organizations below to find resources and support on this topic.

CONNECT313

CONNECT 313 is a citywide, data-driven digital inclusion strategy that brings countless organizations together with a bold goal to make Detroit a national model for digital inclusion and ensure all Detroiters can access the digital world and the opportunity it brings.

Detroit Community Technology Project

DCTP’s mission is to use and create technology rooted in community needs that strengthens neighbors’ connection to each other, and to the planet.

All data sources are from the American Community Survey unless otherwise noted.

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Computers and internet indicators are not currently on the profile page If this data is of interest to you, contact us at AskD3 to start a discussion on how we can help	Access to internet services is increasingly an essential part of daily life. Internet access is required for many jobs and schools, especially as many positions transfer to remove settings. Residents without access to broadband may face barriers in work and school opportunities. Beyond access to high speed internet, people also need devices, technical support, and digital resources to support improved learning and wellbeing.

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Why It's Important

Internet Access

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Access to internet services is increasingly an essential part of daily life. Internet access is required for many jobs and schools, especially as many positions transfer to remove settings. Residents without access to broadband may face barriers in work and school opportunities.
Beyond access to high speed internet, people also need devices, technical support, and digital resources to support improved learning and wellbeing.

Methodology

American Community Survey Data

From the Census: Why We Ask: Computer and Internet Use

Sample Survey Questions on this Topic

Employment Status

Code	Title
Computers and Internet
B28001	Types of Computers in Household
B28002	Presence and Types of Internet Subscriptions in Household
B28003	Presence of a Computer and Type of Internet Subscription in Household
B28004	Household Income in the Last 12 Months by Presence and Type of Internet Subscription in Household
B28005	Age by Presence of a Computer and Types of Internet Subscription in Household
B28006	Educational Attainment by Presence of a Computer and Types of Internet Subscription in Household
B28007	Labor Force Status by Presence of a Computer and Types of Internet Subscription in Household
B28008	Presence of a Computer and Type of Internet Subscription in Household
B28009^†	Presence of a Computer and Type of Internet Subscription in Household
B28010	Computers in Household
B28011	Internet Subscriptions in Household
B28012	Age and Enrollment Status by Computer Ownership and Internet Subscription Status
^†Also available in racial iterations.