Utilities & Infrastructure in Emerald Isle, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.2%

of households

No Internet

1.5%

of households

Total Households

1,819

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

87.2%

Cellular Data Plan

92.5%

Satellite

8.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.4%

No Internet Access

1.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.5%

of households

Smartphone

95.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.9%

of households

Tablet

67.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.5%

Smartphone

95.1%

Desktop / Laptop

89.9%

Tablet

67.7%

Smartphone Only

5.7%

No Computer

0.6%

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

6,595

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION	Community	Ground water	4,995	0
GOOSE CREEK RESORT	Community	Ground water	1,600	0

96.3% of households in Emerald Isle have broadband internet access. 87.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.5% 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 6,595 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.