Utilities & Infrastructure in Canton, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.0%

of households

No Internet

14.4%

of households

Total Households

4,611

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.0%

Cellular Data Plan

77.1%

Satellite

7.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.3%

No Internet Access

14.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

82.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.1%

of households

Tablet

41.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.7%

Smartphone

82.4%

Desktop / Laptop

55.1%

Tablet

41.0%

Smartphone Only

26.8%

No Computer

9.3%

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

Population Served

80,862

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BEAR CREEK W/A-WEST	Community	Ground water	26,677	0
BEAR CREEK W/A -EAST	Community	Ground water	18,770	0
CITY OF CANTON	Community	Ground water	16,785	2
CMU - LAKE CAROLINE	Community	Ground water	8,511	2
EAST MADISON WATER ASSN-WEST	Community	Ground water	7,339	0
BIG BLACK W/A-CAMDEN	Community	Ground water	1,272	1
BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	1,080	2
CAMERON COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM, INC	Community	Ground water	428	0

84.5% of households in Canton have broadband internet access. 71.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.4% of households have no internet access. 26.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 80,862 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.