Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.5%

of households

No Internet

19.2%

of households

Total Households

510

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.5%
Cellular Data Plan
66.9%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.7%
No Internet Access
19.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.0%
Smartphone
80.6%
Desktop / Laptop
65.5%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
18.8%
No Computer
9.0%

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

2,489

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLUMBUS TOWN OFCommunityGround water2,4891

74.1% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 67.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.2% of households have no internet access. 18.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,489 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.