Utilities & Infrastructure in Albemarle, NC
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband 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
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
88.5%
of households
Smartphone
79.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
of households
Tablet
50.1%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
8
Population Served
35,925
Violations (5yr)
12
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBEMARLE, CITY OF | Community | Surface water | 18,396 | 0 |
| STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST | Community | Purchased surface water | 9,939 | 0 |
| STANLY CO-AQUADALE DIST | Community | Purchased surface water | 3,632 | 0 |
| STANLY CO-PALESTINE-BADIN DIST | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,964 | 0 |
| STANLY CO-PINEY POINT DIST | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,013 | 9 |
| STANLY CO-MILLINGPORT DIST | Community | Purchased surface water | 709 | 0 |
| STANLY CO-BADIN RD DIST | Community | Purchased surface water | 140 | 0 |
| CANTON HEIGHTS MHP | Community | Ground water | 132 | 3 |
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.