Twitter use trends in the US

The latest report from the Pew Internet Project looks at the patterns of Twitter use in the US.Pew introduced a standalone Twitter question in November 2010 and the latest figures show that 15% of online adults are now Twitter users.  8% of them are using Twitter on a typical day (a figure which has quadrupled since late 2010).Other key findings:Smartphone users are particularly likely to be using Twitter

• 20% of smartphone owners use Twitter
• This may help explain the recent growth in Twitter use among young adults, who have largest increase in smartphone ownership

• These include young adults, African Americans and urban and suburban residents

• 20% of young adults (18-24) are Twitter users on a typical day
• 11% of those aged 25-34 use Twitter
• Only 1% of those aged over 65 are regular Twitter users.