Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.5%

of households

No Internet

22.7%

of households

Total Households

919

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.5%

Cellular Data Plan

70.6%

Satellite

8.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.4%

No Internet Access

22.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

79.4%

of households

Smartphone

75.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

50.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

79.4%

Smartphone

75.4%

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

Tablet

50.9%

Smartphone Only

13.9%

No Computer

20.6%

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

77.3% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 66.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.7% of households have no internet access. 13.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.