Utilities & Infrastructure in Essex, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

16,019

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.4%

Cellular Data Plan

83.2%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.7%

No Internet Access

9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.1%

of households

Tablet

60.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.3%

Smartphone

86.2%

Desktop / Laptop

75.1%

Tablet

60.1%

Smartphone Only

10.2%

No Computer

7.8%

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

88.8% of households in Essex have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.