There is so much that can be learned about a people through social media data. People don’t always act the same way online as they do in the real world, but if anything it allows likes and interests to be more genuine based upon the anonymity associated (for now) with online activities. In other words, social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Tagged may know more about us than our friends and family do.
In this graphic, we explore various pieces of data that help to paint a pretty clear picture of Americans and their online activities. We may all be aware that Americans love video games, but did you know that Americans also love routines? These and other pieces of data can help us know what it truly means to be an American.
Um… If 79% of Americans use the Internet, how exactly are 9 out of 10 of them online? I do believe there’s a mild fail there…