Utilities & Infrastructure in Albany, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.9%

of households

No Internet

6.0%

of households

Total Households

364

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.9%
Cellular Data Plan
74.7%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.3%
No Internet Access
6.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

93.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.0%

of households

Tablet

56.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.8%
Smartphone
93.1%
Desktop / Laptop
80.0%
Tablet
56.6%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
5.2%

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

12,144

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TOWN OF ALBANY WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water7,3050
FOURTH WARD WATER WORKSCommunityGround water4,8396

85.4% of households in Albany have broadband internet access. 76.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.0% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 12,144 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.