Utilities & Infrastructure in Merrillville, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.6%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

15,425

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.6%

Cellular Data Plan

81.9%

Satellite

8.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.6%

No Internet Access

11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.4%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.0%

Smartphone

86.5%

Desktop / Laptop

71.4%

Tablet

63.5%

Smartphone Only

10.2%

No Computer

8.0%

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

86.5% of households in Merrillville have broadband internet access. 67.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.