Utilities & Infrastructure in Dunkirk, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.0%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

5,777

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.0%

Cellular Data Plan

73.3%

Satellite

4.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.9%

No Internet Access

9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.3%

of households

Tablet

56.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.6%

Smartphone

85.1%

Desktop / Laptop

69.3%

Tablet

56.8%

Smartphone Only

12.1%

No Computer

8.5%

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

Population Served

12,743

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DUNKIRK CITY	Community	Surface water	12,743	1

87.6% of households in Dunkirk have broadband internet access. 72.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 12,743 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.