Utilities & Infrastructure in Kearny, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.2%

of households

No Internet

6.1%

of households

Total Households

14,756

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.2%
Cellular Data Plan
85.8%
Satellite
5.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.6%
No Internet Access
6.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

91.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

of households

Tablet

66.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
91.4%
Desktop / Laptop
83.4%
Tablet
66.7%
Smartphone Only
7.9%
No Computer
3.2%

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

104,664

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF BAYONNECommunityPurchased surface water63,0000
KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water41,6642

91.8% of households in Kearny have broadband internet access. 78.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.1% of households have no internet access. 7.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 104,664 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.