Utilities & Infrastructure in Dumas, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.6%

of households

No Internet

16.4%

of households

Total Households

140

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
48.6%
Cellular Data Plan
67.1%
Satellite
13.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.3%
No Internet Access
16.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.6%

of households

Tablet

58.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.1%
Smartphone
85.0%
Desktop / Laptop
53.6%
Tablet
58.6%
Smartphone Only
21.4%
No Computer
12.9%

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

1

Population Served

2,582

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DUMAS-PINE GROVE WATER ASSNCommunityGround water2,5821

80.7% of households in Dumas have broadband internet access. 48.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.4% of households have no internet access. 21.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,582 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.