Utilities & Infrastructure in Merced, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.1%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

27,482

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

80.1%

Cellular Data Plan

90.6%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.0%

No Internet Access

5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

of households

Tablet

63.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.4%

Smartphone

93.1%

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

Tablet

63.2%

Smartphone Only

13.4%

No Computer

4.6%

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

Population Served

96,509

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF MERCED	Community	Ground water	93,692	0
CASTLE AIRPORT	Community	Ground water	1,650	1
JOHN LATORACCA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	Community	Ground water	800	0
BLACK RASCAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	367	1

93.6% of households in Merced have broadband internet access. 80.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 96,509 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.