Utilities & Infrastructure in Gastonia, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.1%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

31,707

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.1%

Cellular Data Plan

80.6%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.6%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.9%

Smartphone

89.7%

Desktop / Laptop

73.6%

Tablet

58.8%

Smartphone Only

13.9%

No Computer

6.2%

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

98,836

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TWO RIVERS UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	93,877	0
RANLO, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased surface water	4,511	1
WINDSOR HEIGHTS MHP	Community	Ground water	178	0
PINES MHP	Community	Ground water	173	1
DELLINGER`S MHP	Community	Ground water	53	0
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE MHP	Community	Ground water	44	0

86.3% of households in Gastonia have broadband internet access. 74.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 13.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 98,836 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.