Utilities & Infrastructure in Northwest, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.2%

of households

No Internet

22.9%

of households

Total Households

340

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.2%

Cellular Data Plan

74.7%

Satellite

6.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.4%

No Internet Access

22.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.7%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.9%

of households

Tablet

45.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.7%

Smartphone

82.9%

Desktop / Laptop

65.9%

Tablet

45.3%

Smartphone Only

15.0%

No Computer

15.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

76.5% of households in Northwest have broadband internet access. 58.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.9% of households have no internet access. 15.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.