Utilities & Infrastructure in Gadsden, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.2%

of households

No Internet

14.7%

of households

Total Households

12,942

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.2%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
8.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.0%
No Internet Access
14.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.0%

of households

Tablet

51.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.5%
Smartphone
83.1%
Desktop / Laptop
59.0%
Tablet
51.0%
Smartphone Only
23.0%
No Computer
11.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

56,559

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OFCommunitySurface water44,6370
NORTHEAST ETOWAH COUNTY WATER CO-OPCommunityPurchased surface water4,2750
HIGHLAND WATER AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water3,9630
WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water2,6100
TILLISON BEND WATER AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased ground water1,0740

82.9% of households in Gadsden have broadband internet access. 57.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.7% of households have no internet access. 23.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 56,559 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.