Utilities & Infrastructure in National City, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.7%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

17,706

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.7%

Cellular Data Plan

81.1%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.7%

No Internet Access

12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

87.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.3%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.4%

Smartphone

87.5%

Desktop / Laptop

66.3%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

16.6%

No Computer

8.6%

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

85.5% of households in National City have broadband internet access. 64.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 16.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.