Utilities & Infrastructure in Macon, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

36.5%

of households

No Internet

18.4%

of households

Total Households

1,210

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
36.5%
Cellular Data Plan
74.1%
Satellite
7.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
33.6%
No Internet Access
18.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.0%

of households

Smartphone

81.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

of households

Tablet

44.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.0%
Smartphone
81.7%
Desktop / Laptop
65.5%
Tablet
44.2%
Smartphone Only
12.1%
No Computer
16.0%

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

5,574

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MACON ELECTRIC & WATER DEPT.CommunityGround water5,1741
PINEY WOODS WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityPurchased ground water4001

75.8% of households in Macon have broadband internet access. 36.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 33.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.4% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,574 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.