Utilities & Infrastructure in New Bern, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.9%

of households

No Internet

15.6%

of households

Total Households

14,345

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.9%

Cellular Data Plan

78.8%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.1%

No Internet Access

15.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.7%

of households

Tablet

60.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.2%

Smartphone

87.1%

Desktop / Laptop

73.7%

Tablet

60.3%

Smartphone Only

10.3%

No Computer

7.8%

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

75,732

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEW BERN, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	37,884	0
CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	37,848	1

83.0% of households in New Bern have broadband internet access. 73.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 75,732 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.