What type of people use e-readers?
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Young readers, especially those aged 18-24, are more likely than other groups to be digital/audio readers who also may be reading print books. Americans aged 65 and older are more likely than other groups to be print-only readers.
Who uses e-books the most?
EBook consumers are likely to be book enthusiasts who read across digital and print formats. Most eBook consumers are women, are younger than forty-five, have college degrees or have had some college education, and have upscale incomes.
What age group reads eBooks?
By contrast, just 18 percent of adults aged 65 or above had read an e-book in the same time period….
| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| 18-29 | 42% |
| 30-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 28% |
| 65+ | 18% |
Are e-readers still popular?
The popularity of e-readers declines Some 19% of adults report owning an e-reader – a handheld device such as a Kindle or Nook primarily used for reading e-books. This is a sizable drop from early 2014 when 32% of adults owned this type of device.
Do people with Ereaders read more?
The longer people have owned an e-book reader or tablet, the more likely they are to say they are reading more: 41% of those who have owned either device for more than a year say they are reading more vs. 35% of those who have owned either device for less than six months who say they are reading more.
Why are Ereaders so popular?
But dedicated e-readers still offer several significant advantages over our more complex pocket computers. This makes them as comfortable to read as paper, and also means they use way less power. Many people prefer reading a Kindle late at night (in bed, for instance) over a phone or tablet because it’s more restful.
Do people with eReaders read more?
Why are eReaders so popular?
Do people prefer books or ebooks?
56% of respondents said they only read print. 14% prefer e-books. 7% prefer audiobooks.