Utilities & Infrastructure in Gulf Shores, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.1%

of households

No Internet

5.2%

of households

Total Households

7,262

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.1%
Cellular Data Plan
86.6%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.2%
No Internet Access
5.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.6%

of households

Tablet

64.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.4%
Smartphone
93.9%
Desktop / Laptop
88.6%
Tablet
64.8%
Smartphone Only
4.1%
No Computer
3.6%

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

1

Population Served

36,798

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OFCommunityGround water36,7980

92.2% of households in Gulf Shores have broadband internet access. 76.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 36,798 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.