Utilities & Infrastructure in Silver City, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.1%

of households

No Internet

23.7%

of households

Total Households

388

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

53.1%

Cellular Data Plan

61.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

23.2%

No Internet Access

23.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

71.9%

of households

Smartphone

59.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

40.5%

of households

Tablet

28.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

71.9%

Smartphone

59.3%

Desktop / Laptop

40.5%

Tablet

28.1%

Smartphone Only

25.3%

No Computer

28.1%

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

76.3% of households in Silver City have broadband internet access. 53.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.7% of households have no internet access. 25.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.