Utilities & Infrastructure in Carolina Beach, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.1%

of households

No Internet

4.1%

of households

Total Households

2,960

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

87.1%

Cellular Data Plan

92.7%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.8%

No Internet Access

4.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.5%

of households

Smartphone

95.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

of households

Tablet

71.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.5%

Smartphone

95.5%

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

Tablet

71.9%

Smartphone Only

5.7%

No Computer

1.5%

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

6,979

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CAROLINA BEACH WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	6,864	0
SOUTH RIDGE MHP	Community	Ground water	115	0

95.3% of households in Carolina Beach have broadband internet access. 87.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.1% of households have no internet access. 5.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 6,979 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.