Computer Use and Ownership
Computer Use data have been collected in various supplements to the
Current Population Survey (CPS). The 1997 survey included questions on
Internet Use. Detailed information from recent surveys and historical
trends in selected topics are listed below.
Current Population Survey (CPS) Reports
Definitions and Explanations
- CPS August 2000
- CPS October 1997
- CPS October 1993
- CPS October 1989
- CPS October 1984
Other Publications
- Access Denied:
Changes in Computer Ownership and Use: 1984-1997 (Conference Paper)
Published 1999 (215k)
- Computer Use in the United States: The Bureau of the
Census Surveys (Conference Paper) Published 1992 (3M)
- The Growing Use of Computers (Census Statistical
Brief) Published 1991 (658k)
- Who Uses Computers? (Census Statistical Brief)
Published 1988 (714k)
Data Availability
October Current Population Survey (CPS) data on Computer Use are available
online through FERRET for 1997, or as Magnetic Tape Reels or Cartridges
for 1984, 1989, 1993, and 1997. You may order these products through
CenStore by clicking on the specific product you wish to order. Previous
publications are also available in CenStore.
Other Sites:
For Further Information
Contact: The Education and Social Stratification Branch, U.S. Census
Bureau, 301-763-2464
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division,
Education and Social Stratification Branch
Maintained By: Information & Research Services
Internet Staff (Population Division)
Created: October 14, 1999
Last Revised: August 01, 2002 at 10:51:02 AM
