Utilities & Infrastructure in Bessemer City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.7%

of households

No Internet

17.5%

of households

Total Households

2,142

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.7%
Cellular Data Plan
75.4%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
17.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.9%

of households

Tablet

49.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.2%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
57.9%
Tablet
49.9%
Smartphone Only
22.0%
No Computer
9.9%

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

5,690

Violations (5yr)

24

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BESSEMER CITY, CITY OFCommunitySurface water5,69024

81.9% of households in Bessemer City have broadband internet access. 65.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.5% of households have no internet access. 22.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,690 people. A total of 24 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.