Utilities & Infrastructure in Hertford, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.5%

of households

No Internet

18.6%

of households

Total Households

744

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.5%

Cellular Data Plan

74.9%

Satellite

9.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.8%

No Internet Access

18.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

79.8%

of households

Smartphone

73.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.5%

of households

Tablet

37.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

79.8%

Smartphone

73.5%

Desktop / Laptop

53.5%

Tablet

37.1%

Smartphone Only

16.8%

No Computer

20.2%

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

14,656

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	12,320	1
HERTFORD WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	2,145	1
MINZIE`S CREEK SANITARY DISTRICT	Community	Purchased ground water	191	1

76.6% of households in Hertford have broadband internet access. 56.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.6% of households have no internet access. 16.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 14,656 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.