Utilities & Infrastructure in Portland, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.0%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

1,590

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.7%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.7%
No Internet Access
6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.7%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
87.7%
Desktop / Laptop
82.7%
Tablet
56.0%
Smartphone Only
6.0%
No Computer
6.3%

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

3,979

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PORTLANDCommunityGround water3,8830
BLUE SPRUCE APARTMENTSCommunityGround water961

91.7% of households in Portland have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 6.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,979 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.