Utilities & Infrastructure in Shelby, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.1%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

9,178

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.1%

Cellular Data Plan

72.7%

Satellite

7.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.5%

No Internet Access

15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.1%

of households

Smartphone

83.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

51.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.1%

Smartphone

83.6%

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

Tablet

51.8%

Smartphone Only

13.7%

No Computer

11.9%

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

82,401

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER	Community	Surface water	58,755	0
SHELBY, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	23,577	0
SHADY REST MHP	Community	Ground water	69	1

80.3% of households in Shelby have broadband internet access. 70.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 82,401 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.