Utilities & Infrastructure in Trenton, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.3%

of households

No Internet

17.2%

of households

Total Households

32,104

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.3%
Cellular Data Plan
73.9%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.5%
No Internet Access
17.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.1%

of households

Tablet

44.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.7%
Smartphone
84.9%
Desktop / Laptop
57.1%
Tablet
44.7%
Smartphone Only
24.5%
No Computer
10.3%

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

217,000

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TRENTON WATER WORKSCommunitySurface water217,0005

79.5% of households in Trenton have broadband internet access. 59.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.2% of households have no internet access. 24.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 217,000 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.