Utilities & Infrastructure in Shelby, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

63.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.4%

of households

No Internet

36.7%

of households

Total Households

701

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

54.4%

Cellular Data Plan

57.6%

Satellite

6.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.6%

No Internet Access

36.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.2%

of households

Smartphone

82.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.5%

of households

Tablet

34.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.2%

Smartphone

82.2%

Desktop / Laptop

64.5%

Tablet

34.4%

Smartphone Only

19.0%

No Computer

15.8%

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

Population Served

1,998

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF SHELBY	Community	Ground water	1,998	1

63.3% of households in Shelby have broadband internet access. 54.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 36.7% of households have no internet access. 19.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,998 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.