Utilities & Infrastructure in Benson, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.4%

of households

No Internet

15.6%

of households

Total Households

1,550

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.4%
Cellular Data Plan
81.9%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.6%
No Internet Access
15.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

82.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.3%

of households

Tablet

44.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.0%
Smartphone
82.2%
Desktop / Laptop
64.3%
Tablet
44.3%
Smartphone Only
22.3%
No Computer
7.0%

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

4,293

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BENSON, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water4,2930

84.4% of households in Benson have broadband internet access. 65.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access. 22.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,293 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.