Utilities & Infrastructure in Frankford, DE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.5%

of households

No Internet

20.2%

of households

Total Households

238

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.0%
Satellite
12.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.9%
No Internet Access
20.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.8%

of households

Tablet

42.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
81.9%
Smartphone
81.9%
Desktop / Laptop
61.8%
Tablet
42.9%
Smartphone Only
6.3%
No Computer
18.1%

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

2

Population Served

31,350

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased ground water31,0000
GREATER ELLENDALE WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water3500

79.0% of households in Frankford have broadband internet access. 63.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.2% of households have no internet access. 6.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 31,350 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.