Utilities & Infrastructure in Forked River, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.6%

of households

No Internet

4.0%

of households

Total Households

2,057

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.6%
Cellular Data Plan
90.2%
Satellite
1.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.5%
No Internet Access
4.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

90.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

of households

Tablet

73.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
90.6%
Desktop / Laptop
80.7%
Tablet
73.0%
Smartphone Only
3.6%
No Computer
3.9%

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

29,000

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LACEY TWP MUACommunityGround water29,0003

94.2% of households in Forked River have broadband internet access. 85.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 29,000 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.