Disparities in access to the internet and computing resources have long been an issue, but such disparities became more visible during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having no or limited access to the internet and computing resources can pose a barrier to distance education, telehealth services or other virtual social or health services for vulnerable populations. This report uses data from the American Community Survey spanning 2017-2021 to analyze disparities in digital access by geographic location and demographic groups across Washington State.
