Utilities & Infrastructure in Halifax, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

17.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

14.3%

of households

No Internet

24.0%

of households

Total Households

154

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
14.3%
Cellular Data Plan
13.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
3.3%
No Internet Access
24.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

of households

Tablet

18.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
92.2%
Desktop / Laptop
79.2%
Tablet
18.2%
Smartphone Only
13.0%
No Computer
7.1%

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

2

Population Served

20,428

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HALIFAX CO--HALIFAXCommunityPurchased surface water20,2500
HALIFAX, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water1783

17.5% of households in Halifax have broadband internet access. 14.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.0% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 20,428 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.