Utilities & Infrastructure in Plymouth, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

23.6%

of households

Total Households

1,492

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.8%

Cellular Data Plan

60.3%

Satellite

3.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.6%

No Internet Access

23.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.9%

of households

Smartphone

63.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.1%

of households

Tablet

32.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

76.9%

Smartphone

63.9%

Desktop / Laptop

54.1%

Tablet

32.0%

Smartphone Only

15.8%

No Computer

23.1%

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

9,936

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	6,693	1
PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	3,243	1

70.8% of households in Plymouth have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.6% of households have no internet access. 15.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,936 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.