Utilities & Infrastructure in Monroe, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

12,081

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.6%

Cellular Data Plan

84.4%

Satellite

6.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.4%

No Internet Access

8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

of households

Tablet

58.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

87.7%

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

Tablet

58.9%

Smartphone Only

14.8%

No Computer

7.2%

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

210,691

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
UNION COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	167,554	0
MONROE, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	43,081	2
WESTWOOD MHP	Community	Ground water	56	0

90.5% of households in Monroe have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 210,691 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.