Utilities & Infrastructure in Lenoir, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.2%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

7,760

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.2%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

1.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.9%

No Internet Access

15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.2%

of households

Smartphone

81.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.7%

of households

Tablet

50.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.2%

Smartphone

81.2%

Desktop / Laptop

67.7%

Tablet

50.0%

Smartphone Only

11.7%

No Computer

13.8%

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

50,684

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LENOIR, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	25,573	3
CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE	Community	Purchased surface water	15,007	0
CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST	Community	Purchased surface water	8,662	0
GREEN MOUNTAIN PARK	Community	Ground water	1,194	0
CALDWELL COUNTY- ADDISON LANE	Community	Purchased surface water	140	0
CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--NORTH	Community	Purchased surface water	108	0

81.2% of households in Lenoir have broadband internet access. 64.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 50,684 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.