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CPS Computer Use

Current Population Survey Computer and Internet Use Supplement

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Specific Type
Other supplemental data
Dataset Type
Cross-sectional
Institution
Census Bureau; NTIA
Institution Type
Federal government
Level of Focus
Individual
Most Granular Level
Individual person level
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
1984-present (sporadic)
Frequency
Sporadic (every 2-3 years)
Sample Size
~60,000 households
Geographic Detail
National; state; MSA
Occupational Classification
6-digit SOC
Industrial Classification
4-digit NAICS
Other Classification
Geographic (state; MSA)
Key Variables
Computer access; internet use; device types; online activities; digital skills; barriers to use
AI/Tech Tracking
Computer and internet use patterns; device adoption; digital divide measures
Access Details
Publicly available through Census Bureau
Notes
Technology adoption supplement to CPS; measures digital divide and tech adoption patterns