Utilities & Infrastructure in Hempstead, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.0%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

17,304

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.0%
Cellular Data Plan
84.4%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.0%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.1%
Smartphone
89.2%
Desktop / Laptop
70.6%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
16.0%
No Computer
6.0%

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

56,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HEMPSTEAD (V)CommunityGround water56,0000

89.0% of households in Hempstead have broadband internet access. 74.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 16.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 56,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.