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learn moreAbout the Digital Divide
The digital divide is the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and internet access and those who do not.*
265,000
Households without home computers416,000
Households with no internet access311,000
Households only have internet access through their cell phonesThe digital divide has existed for decades with disproportionate impacts on households located in low-income areas and among populations that are predominantly Black and Latino. In today’s society, a computer and reliable internet service are essential to accessing education, employment opportunities, healthcare services, financial resources, support networks, and commerce.
*2019 American Communities Survey 5-Year Estimates
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