Internet communities
84% of Internet users belong to online groups. The groups they belong to:
| Trade association or professional group | 50% |
| A group for people who share hobby or interest | 50 |
| A fan group of a particular team | 31 |
| A fan group of a TV show or entertainer | 29 |
| A local community group or association | 29 |
| A group of people who share your lifestyle | 28 |
| A support group for a medical condition or personal problem | 28 |
| A group of people who share your beliefs | 24 |
| A political group | 22 |
| A religious organization | 21 |
| A sports team or league in which you participate | 29 |
| Ethnic or cultural group | 15 |
| Labor union | 6 |
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, Jan-Feb 2001 Survey, Internet users, n=1697. Margin of error is +/- 3%.