Utilities & Infrastructure in Long Beach, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.0%

of households

No Internet

6.1%

of households

Total Households

171,309

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.0%

Cellular Data Plan

87.2%

Satellite

6.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.8%

No Internet Access

6.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.6%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.1%

Smartphone

93.7%

Desktop / Laptop

83.6%

Tablet

63.5%

Smartphone Only

9.1%

No Computer

2.9%

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

466,792

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT	Community	Purchased surface water	466,772	0
ROBINSON'S CORNER MHP	Community	Ground water	20	3

91.9% of households in Long Beach have broadband internet access. 78.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.1% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 466,792 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.