Utilities & Infrastructure in Albemarle, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.2%

of households

No Internet

15.7%

of households

Total Households

6,722

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.2%
Cellular Data Plan
75.1%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.1%
No Internet Access
15.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

50.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.5%
Smartphone
79.9%
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
Tablet
50.1%
Smartphone Only
15.5%
No Computer
11.5%

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

8

Population Served

35,925

Violations (5yr)

12

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALBEMARLE, CITY OFCommunitySurface water18,3960
STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DISTCommunityPurchased surface water9,9390
STANLY CO-AQUADALE DISTCommunityPurchased surface water3,6320
STANLY CO-PALESTINE-BADIN DISTCommunityPurchased surface water1,9640
STANLY CO-PINEY POINT DISTCommunityPurchased surface water1,0139
STANLY CO-MILLINGPORT DISTCommunityPurchased surface water7090
STANLY CO-BADIN RD DISTCommunityPurchased surface water1400
CANTON HEIGHTS MHPCommunityGround water1323

80.3% of households in Albemarle have broadband internet access. 65.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.7% of households have no internet access. 15.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 35,925 people. A total of 12 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.