Utilities & Infrastructure in Elizabeth City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

7,367

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.3%

Cellular Data Plan

81.0%

Satellite

5.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.6%

of households

Tablet

59.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.6%

Smartphone

88.1%

Desktop / Laptop

72.6%

Tablet

59.7%

Smartphone Only

14.2%

No Computer

5.4%

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

43,187

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	19,187
PASQUOTANK CO RO WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	13,187
PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	10,653
ELIZABETH CITY ANNEX	Community	Purchased ground water	160

89.2% of households in Elizabeth City have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 14.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 43,187 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.