Utilities & Infrastructure in Belen, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.4%

of households

No Internet

15.0%

of households

Total Households

2,710

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
52.4%
Cellular Data Plan
66.8%
Satellite
7.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.4%
No Internet Access
15.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

77.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

of households

Tablet

45.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.2%
Smartphone
77.3%
Desktop / Laptop
68.6%
Tablet
45.6%
Smartphone Only
18.1%
No Computer
5.8%

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

10,830

Violations (5yr)

41

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BELEN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water10,83041

79.7% of households in Belen have broadband internet access. 52.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.0% of households have no internet access. 18.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 10,830 people. A total of 41 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.