Utilities & Infrastructure in Beaufort, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.0%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

2,404

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.0%

Cellular Data Plan

80.1%

Satellite

8.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.4%

No Internet Access

10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.4%

of households

Tablet

54.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.9%

Smartphone

81.7%

Desktop / Laptop

75.4%

Tablet

54.4%

Smartphone Only

13.4%

No Computer

4.1%

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

4,894

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BEAUFORT, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	4,452	1
EASTMAN CREEK LANDING S/D	Community	Purchased ground water	335	0
DOWN EAST MHP	Community	Ground water	107	1

86.6% of households in Beaufort have broadband internet access. 71.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,894 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.