Utilities & Infrastructure in Graham, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

10.4%

of households

Total Households

7,751

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.4%

Cellular Data Plan

81.3%

Satellite

6.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.7%

No Internet Access

10.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

of households

Tablet

62.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.4%

Smartphone

85.5%

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

Tablet

62.1%

Smartphone Only

12.2%

No Computer

6.6%

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

21,368

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GRAHAM, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	18,354	0
SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased surface water	2,497	0
SLEEPY HOLLOW ESTATES MHP	Community	Ground water	240	0
CIRCLE K PARK	Community	Ground water	97	0
MAPLE VIEW MHP	Community	Ground water	96	0
MAPLE OAKS MHP	Community	Ground water	84	1

87.9% of households in Graham have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 21,368 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.