Utilities & Infrastructure in Newton, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.2%

of households

No Internet

14.8%

of households

Total Households

5,139

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.2%

Cellular Data Plan

78.3%

Satellite

2.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.6%

No Internet Access

14.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.3%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.7%

Smartphone

84.5%

Desktop / Laptop

65.3%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

14.8%

No Computer

9.3%

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

18,407

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEWTON, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	18,407	0

84.6% of households in Newton have broadband internet access. 71.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.8% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 18,407 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.