Abstract
This brief takes a granular look at broadband access using three broadband speed thresholds and 2020 Census block-level data in the nation and southern region of the U.S. Results indicate that rural Census blocks continue to lag urban blocks and that the share of population, including children, declines significantly when looking at faster speeds. Surprisingly, a higher share of minorities resided in Census blocks with broadband at faster speeds compared to Whites. Robust efforts, including leveraging Extension’s trust and partnerships with providers, are needed to ensure everybody can benefit from adequate internet.
Publication Date
2022
Research Center
Southern Rural Development Center
Recommended Citation
Gallardo, Roberto and Whitacre, Brian, "A Granular Look at Internet Speeds and Demographic Groups: Implications for Digital Equity" (2022). Digital Access. 1.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/srdctopics-digitalaccess/1