Utilities & Infrastructure in Cohoes, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

7,872

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.5%
Cellular Data Plan
78.5%
Satellite
1.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.9%

of households

Tablet

59.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.2%
Smartphone
87.7%
Desktop / Laptop
78.9%
Tablet
59.0%
Smartphone Only
9.3%
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

16,883

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COHOES CITYCommunitySurface water16,8833

85.0% of households in Cohoes have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 9.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 16,883 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.