Utilities & Infrastructure in Wiggins, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

67.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

42.8%

of households

No Internet

18.7%

of households

Total Households

1,539

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

42.8%

Cellular Data Plan

64.9%

Satellite

7.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.5%

No Internet Access

18.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.0%

of households

Tablet

49.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.9%

Smartphone

90.1%

Desktop / Laptop

58.0%

Tablet

49.3%

Smartphone Only

23.7%

No Computer

8.1%

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

11,587

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF WIGGINS	Community	Ground water	4,236	1
CARNES WATER ASSOCIATION #2	Community	Ground water	2,025	2
BROOKLYN WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	1,901	0
NEW ZION UTILITIES, INC	Community	Ground water	1,803	0
CARNES WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	1,160	0
FLINT CREEK UTILITY ASSN	Community	Purchased ground water	346	0
STONE COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	116	2

67.6% of households in Wiggins have broadband internet access. 42.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.7% of households have no internet access. 23.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 11,587 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.