Utilities & Infrastructure in Canton, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.2%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

1,783

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.2%
Cellular Data Plan
84.0%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.7%
No Internet Access
13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.6%

of households

Tablet

49.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
86.8%
Desktop / Laptop
64.6%
Tablet
49.8%
Smartphone Only
17.4%
No Computer
10.2%

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

7,850

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CANTON, TOWN OFCommunitySurface water7,8500

85.8% of households in Canton have broadband internet access. 69.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 17.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,850 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.