Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbia, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

65.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.7%

of households

No Internet

32.4%

of households

Total Households

287

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

53.7%

Cellular Data Plan

57.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.2%

No Internet Access

32.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.2%

of households

Smartphone

78.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

40.8%

of households

Tablet

40.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

81.2%

Smartphone

78.8%

Desktop / Laptop

40.8%

Tablet

40.1%

Smartphone Only

31.7%

No Computer

18.8%

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

4,068

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TYRRELL COUNTY WATER	Community	Ground water	3,177	1
COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	891	0

65.5% of households in Columbia have broadband internet access. 53.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 32.4% of households have no internet access. 31.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,068 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.