Television Facts

Television Facts from Nielsen Media Research15

Ownership:

  • More American homes own TVs than ever before
  • More American homes subscribe to cable TV than ever before

Viewing:

  • Americans watch more TV per day than ever before
  • Homes with cable TV watch more TV than homes without cable TV

Productivity:

  • The less a household watches TV, the higher the income level
  • The more a household watches TV, the lower the income level

The Bottom Line: Television ownership and viewership increases every year