Utilities & Infrastructure in Bear, DE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.2%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

8,886

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.2%
Cellular Data Plan
87.8%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.7%
No Internet Access
5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.1%

of households

Smartphone

94.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.1%

of households

Tablet

68.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.1%
Smartphone
94.4%
Desktop / Laptop
84.1%
Tablet
68.7%
Smartphone Only
6.1%
No Computer
2.0%

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

10

Population Served

3,573

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VILLAGEBROOKCommunityPurchased ground water8470
HUNTERS RUNCommunityPurchased ground water6830
KINGSMILLCommunityPurchased ground water3810
ST ANDREWS APARTMENTSCommunityPurchased ground water3600
ASCOT LANDING SUBDIVISIONCommunityPurchased ground water3380
ST ANDREWS APARTMENT NEW ADDITIONCommunityPurchased ground water2720
GLASGOW PINES IICommunityPurchased ground water2350
MERIDIAN CROSSING APARTMENTSCommunityPurchased ground water2200
ST ANDREWS SINGLE FAMILY HOMESCommunityPurchased ground water1200
MT PLEASANT MHP, LLCCommunityGround water1170

93.0% of households in Bear have broadband internet access. 86.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 3,573 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.