Utilities & Infrastructure in Balfour, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.0%

of households

No Internet

3.7%

of households

Total Households

490

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.0%

Cellular Data Plan

81.0%

Satellite

8.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.5%

No Internet Access

3.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

of households

Tablet

60.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.3%

Smartphone

91.0%

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

Tablet

60.0%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

No Computer

4.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

94.1% of households in Balfour have broadband internet access. 78.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.7% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.