Purpose‑driven Audience
WAMU Audience Snapshot
Member-supported WAMU is the leading public radio station for NPR news and information in the greater Washington, D.C., area.
Each month, more than 826,000 different people listen to WAMU.
Source: Nielsen Audio PPM, Washington D.C. Metro, Jul 2022-Jul 2023, M-Su 6a-12m, A18+
Educated
116% more likely to have a post-graduate degree
Influential
72% more likely to work in a professional occupation
Affluent
95% more likely to earn a household income of $250K+
Cultural
107% more likely to contribute to an arts or cultural organization
Community-Minded
65% more likely to donate money to social care causes
Source: Nielsen, Washington D.C. Metro, Scarborough R2 2023 Aug 2022-Oct 2023, A18+