2013   THE INTERNET ACCESS GAP

Internet access in the United States by DISABILITY and POVERTY

When it comes to internet access, working-age individuals with a disability and living in poverty are doubly disadvantaged. Only 56% of this group has access to the internet at home compared to 89% individuals without a disability who live above the poverty line. This is a gap of 33%. See how these numbers vary by state below.

Disability & Poverty

Poverty & No Disability

Disability & No Poverty

No Disability & No Poverty

40%
95%
56% of people with disabilities in
poverty have internet access in the
United States.
69% of people in poverty without
disabilities have internet access in the
United States.
80% of people with disabilities
not in poverty have internet access in the
United States.
89% of people without disabilities
and not in poverty have internet access in
the United States.

Internet Access and Gap by Region and State

= disability & poverty
= poverty & no disability
= disability & no poverty
= no disability & no poverty
Estimates based on analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau's 2013 American Community Survey (ACS) Public Use Micro Data Sample (PUMS)