Unweighted Demographic Characteristics of Respondents to the National Survey of Health Information and Communication, 2017 (N = 1,744)
| Demographic | No. of Respondents | % of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,744 | 100.0 |
| Age | ||
| 18 to 34 | 262 | 15.3 |
| 35 to 54 | 462 | 27.0 |
| 55 to 64 | 419 | 24.5 |
| 65 or older | 570 | 33.3 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 691 | 40.4 |
| Female | 1,018 | 59.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White, non-Hispanic | 1,253 | 71.8 |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 99 | 5.7 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 5.8 |
| Other | 183 | 10.5 |
| Refused | 108 | 6.2 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | 45 | 2.7 |
| High school diploma or the equivalent | 280 | 17.0 |
| Some college but not degree | 354 | 21.5 |
| Associate degree in college | 183 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 456 | 27.7 |
| Advanced or postgraduate degree | 327 | 19.9 |
| Have prescription drug coverage with health insurance | ||
| Yes | 1,448 | 87.9 |
| No | 104 | 6.3 |
| No health insurance | 95 | 5.8 |