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State of the Media: Audio Today - Public Radio Focus

Overall, audio media remains strong in the fragmented media landscape, with 243 million Americans (91.3% of the population aged 12+) tuning into radio weekly. Public radio stands out as a key component, reaching 32 million Americans each week through over 900 rated stations, offering diverse programming like news, entertainment, and music.

Public radio listeners are predominantly older (60% aged 55 or older), highly educated (88% attended college), and consist mainly of full-time workers. The audience is distributed across the US, with highest engagement in the East and West regions, and listening peaks in morning hours at home.

Key demographic groups include Millennials (6 million listeners), Generation X (7.3 million), and Baby Boomers (9.4 million), each with specific listening habits and educational profiles. Growth among ethnic and minority groups, such as Hispanics and African Americans, shows increasing diversity in public radio consumption.

This data highlights public radio's resilience and relevance, supported by methodologies like Nielsen's Portable People Meter and diary surveys for accurate measurement.