Utilities & Infrastructure in Prichard, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

67.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

37.1%

of households

No Internet

25.7%

of households

Total Households

6,720

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

37.1%

Cellular Data Plan

63.1%

Satellite

9.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

24.1%

No Internet Access

25.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.9%

of households

Tablet

35.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.1%

Smartphone

86.5%

Desktop / Laptop

44.9%

Tablet

35.4%

Smartphone Only

34.9%

No Computer

8.9%

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

Population Served

28,803

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PRICHARD WATER WORKS BOARD	Community	Purchased surface water	28,803	15

67.9% of households in Prichard have broadband internet access. 37.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.7% of households have no internet access. 34.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 28,803 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.