Utilities & Infrastructure in Goldsboro, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.2%

of households

No Internet

13.1%

of households

Total Households

14,698

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.2%
Cellular Data Plan
79.1%
Satellite
2.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.3%
No Internet Access
13.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

82.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.8%

of households

Tablet

56.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.2%
Smartphone
82.0%
Desktop / Laptop
66.8%
Tablet
56.6%
Smartphone Only
13.9%
No Computer
11.8%

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

7

Population Served

103,767

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WAYNE WATER DISTRICTSCommunityGround water39,4031
GOLDSBORO, CITY OFCommunitySurface water34,9590
WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASECommunityPurchased surface water16,3021
FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICTCommunityGround water9,5720
FORK TOWNSHIP PURCHASECommunityPurchased surface water2,5400
WALNUT CREEK VILLAGECommunityPurchased ground water9500
HICKORY HAVEN S/DCommunityGround water410

84.7% of households in Goldsboro have broadband internet access. 71.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.1% of households have no internet access. 13.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 103,767 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.