2001 Computer and Internet Use at Work — 2002-10-23

In September 2001, 72.3 million persons used a computer at work, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. These workers accounted for 53.5 percent of total employment. About 2 of every 5 employed persons connected to the Internet or used e-mail on the job. These findings are from a special supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS) in September 2001. The CPS is a monthly household survey that provides information on national employment and unemployment. The Computer Use Survey obtained information on computer and Internet or e-mail use at home, school, and work, as well as on the use of the Internet for jobsearch. The data presented in this release pertain to computer and to Internet use at work and to jobsearch methods using the Internet.