Utilities & Infrastructure in Fifth Ward, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.5%

of households

No Internet

33.3%

of households

Total Households

445

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

48.5%

Cellular Data Plan

60.2%

Satellite

10.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.6%

No Internet Access

33.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

78.7%

of households

Smartphone

72.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

of households

Tablet

27.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

78.7%

Smartphone

72.6%

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

Tablet

27.2%

Smartphone Only

11.7%

No Computer

21.4%

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

66.7% of households in Fifth Ward have broadband internet access. 48.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 33.3% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.