Utilities & Infrastructure in Rockingham, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.1%

of households

No Internet

15.4%

of households

Total Households

3,951

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.1%

Cellular Data Plan

78.8%

Satellite

1.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.7%

No Internet Access

15.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.5%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.5%

of households

Tablet

52.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.5%

Smartphone

82.6%

Desktop / Laptop

71.5%

Tablet

52.5%

Smartphone Only

11.9%

No Computer

10.5%

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

34,897

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RICHMOND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	22,387	0
ROCKINGHAM, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	12,510	2

83.2% of households in Rockingham have broadband internet access. 71.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.4% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 34,897 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.