Are young people reading more?

Pew Research’s survey of more than 6,000 Americans of 16 and over found that 88\% of Americans under 30 read a book in the past year, compared with 79\% of those age 30 and older. …

What age group buys the most books?

18-29 year olds buy the most books, but those 30-44 are right behind them. The people with the most money bought the least amount of books. Those in the mid-income range of the study, $54,000-$74,900 in annual income, bought the most books.

Do kids read more books than adults?

Looking at other age groups, the survey showed that 71\% of those in the 30 to 49 age group read a book in the last year, while 68\% did so in the 50 to 64 age group. …

What do Millennials like to read?

Reading habits of Millennials (aged 26-40) – they prefer reading print books over ebooks. 72\% have read a print book, while only 35\% an ebook in the past year. 53\% of Millennials have used a public library or bookmobile in the last 12 months. “Cosmopolitan” and “People” are their favorite magazines.

Do young people like to read?

It’s safe to assume that younger generations are not reading as many books as their grandparents did when they were young. According to research published by the American Psychological Association, less than 20\% of U.S. teens read for pleasure, but over 80\% use social media daily.

Do teenagers enjoy reading?

/ Reading for pleasure is a more popular activity among 8- to 12-year-olds than it is among teenagers. The proportion who enjoy reading “a lot” is lower in the teen years (41 percent of tweens vs. 30 percent of teens), as is the percent who read “every day” (27 percent vs.

Who are the biggest readers?

From presidents and politicians to actors and musicians, here are 15 of the biggest famous readers of all time.

• Jeff Bezos.
• LeBron James.
• Sheryl Sandberg.
• Reese Witherspoon.
• Bill Gates.
• Sarah Jessica Parker.
• Oprah Winfrey. Alberto E.
• Malala Yousafzai. Jemal Countess/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images.

Do children like reading more now that they are older?

The fifth edition of the biannual Kids and Family Reading Report found more than four in 10 children (44\%) said they like reading more now that they are older, with nearly three in 10 (29\%) – especially boys (33\%, compared to 24\% of girls) – liking reading more when they were younger.

Do young people prefer to read on computers?

Young people are now much more likely to prefer to read on a computer screen rather than a printed book or magazine, according to a UK survey. The National Literary Trust studied almost 35,000 eight- to 16-year-olds.

Is reading dead for young adults?

When it comes to technology’s influence on America’s young adults, reading is not dead – at least not the news. When asked whether one prefers to read, watch or listen to their news, younger adults are far more likely than older ones to opt for text, and most of that reading takes place on the web.

How do young people read the news?

Among those under 50, on the other hand, roughly equal portions – about four-in-ten of those ages 18-29 and ages 30-49 – opt to read their news as opt to watch it. Most of that reading among younger adults is through digital text rather than print.