Utilities & Infrastructure in Kannapolis, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

20,908

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.2%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

88.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

of households

Tablet

56.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
88.5%
Desktop / Laptop
79.2%
Tablet
56.3%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
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

2

Population Served

57,859

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OFCommunitySurface water54,7570
SHILOH CHURCH ROAD S/DCommunityPurchased surface water3,1020

89.2% of households in Kannapolis have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 57,859 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.