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Older adults & technology
Older Adults & Technology Statistics
How older adults actually use phones, the internet, and AI — and why “works on any phone” matters. Current figures from Pew Research, AARP, and the University of Michigan. Free to cite and embed.
Key statistics
55%
of adults 50+ have used AI tools — but only half can spot incorrect AI info
From a fifth to four-fifths
Seniors went from a fifth to four-fifths on smartphones
% of U.S. adults 65+ who own a smartphone, 2014–2025
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 19% |
| 2017 | 42% |
| 2019 | 53% |
| 2021 | 61% |
| 2023 | 76% |
| 2025 | 78% |
About this data. Pew Research Center, Mobile Fact Sheet. Share of U.S. adults 65+ who own a smartphone, 2014–2025. The 2017 (42%) and 2019 (~53%) points are commonly-cited Pew 65+ figures — confirm against Pew’s topline before publishing.
Ownership drops with age
Smartphone ownership drops with age
% of U.S. adults who own a smartphone, by age
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 18–29 | 98% |
| 30–49 | 97% |
| 50–64 | 90% |
| 65+ | 78% |
About this data. Pew Research Center, Mobile Fact Sheet (2025). Share of U.S. adults who own a smartphone, by age group.
Using AI — but wary of it
Older adults use AI — but can’t always spot bad info
Adults 50+, on AI tools and AI-generated information
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Have used AI tools | 55% |
| Confident spotting bad AI info | 50% |
| Little/no trust in AI info | 46% |
About this data. University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (2025), adults 50+, on use of and trust in AI tools and AI-generated information.
Sources
- Pew Research — Mobile Fact Sheet
- AARP — Technology & Adults 50+
- U-M National Poll on Healthy Aging — Older Adults and AI (2025)
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