The Latino Digital Divide

A new study from the Pew Hispanic Center offers a revealing look into the digital habits of America's Latino community.

Among the study's notable findings is the persistent digital divide between native and foreign-born Latinos.

While 85% of native-born Latinos ages 16 and older log onto the Internet, only about half of foreign-born Latinos go online. When it comes to cell phones, 80% of native-born Latinos use one, compared with 72% of those born outside of the United States.

The study also notes that as a whole, Latinos continue to lag non-Latinos in cell phone and Internet use. However, young Latinos have increasingly embraced digital technology and are closing the digital divide with their non-Latino peers.

To read Pew's full report, click here.

Report finds technical divide among foreign-and U.S-born Latinos (Washington Post)

The Latino Digital Divide: The Native Born versus The Foreign Born (Pew Hispanic Center)