Utilities & Infrastructure in Detroit, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.6%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

253,207

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.6%
Cellular Data Plan
75.7%
Satellite
6.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.7%
No Internet Access
13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.2%

of households

Smartphone

85.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

of households

Tablet

52.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.2%
Smartphone
85.3%
Desktop / Laptop
61.3%
Tablet
52.2%
Smartphone Only
19.3%
No Computer
8.8%

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

633,218

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DETROIT CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water633,2180
GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water011

82.9% of households in Detroit have broadband internet access. 61.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 19.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 633,218 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.