Utilities & Infrastructure in Morganton, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.8%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

6,682

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.8%

Cellular Data Plan

80.2%

Satellite

4.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.3%

No Internet Access

10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.2%

of households

Tablet

48.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.6%

Smartphone

87.6%

Desktop / Laptop

67.2%

Tablet

48.5%

Smartphone Only

17.5%

No Computer

5.4%

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

Population Served

27,351

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MORGANTON CITY OF	Community	Surface water	27,221	0
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CHILDRENS HOME	Community	Ground water	80	0
WHITE PINES MHP	Community	Ground water	50	1

87.4% of households in Morganton have broadband internet access. 69.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 27,351 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.