Utilities & Infrastructure in Edenton, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.7%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

1,960

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.7%

Cellular Data Plan

74.7%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.4%

No Internet Access

9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.9%

of households

Tablet

49.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.6%

Smartphone

85.6%

Desktop / Laptop

49.9%

Tablet

49.4%

Smartphone Only

25.3%

No Computer

10.4%

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

17,222

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHOWAN CO WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	11,722	1
EDENTON, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	5,500	1

83.4% of households in Edenton have broadband internet access. 61.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 25.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 17,222 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.