Utilities & Infrastructure in Kinston, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.8%

of households

No Internet

16.9%

of households

Total Households

8,827

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
51.8%
Cellular Data Plan
71.7%
Satellite
7.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.9%
No Internet Access
16.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.6%

of households

Smartphone

80.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.4%

of households

Tablet

47.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.6%
Smartphone
80.6%
Desktop / Laptop
58.4%
Tablet
47.0%
Smartphone Only
19.2%
No Computer
12.4%

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

42,969

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KINSTON, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water27,4750
NORTH LENOIR WATER CORPCommunityPurchased surface water15,4940

76.0% of households in Kinston have broadband internet access. 51.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.9% of households have no internet access. 19.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 42,969 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.