Utilities & Infrastructure in Plainfield, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.7%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

16,252

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.7%

Cellular Data Plan

89.2%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.2%

No Internet Access

4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

91.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.1%

of households

Tablet

56.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.6%

Smartphone

91.1%

Desktop / Laptop

68.1%

Tablet

56.8%

Smartphone Only

16.5%

No Computer

4.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

93.5% of households in Plainfield have broadband internet access. 79.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 16.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.