Utilities & Infrastructure in Wilmington, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.6%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

55,145

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.6%

Cellular Data Plan

84.6%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.0%

No Internet Access

5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.3%

of households

Tablet

62.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.3%

Smartphone

91.1%

Desktop / Laptop

83.3%

Tablet

62.7%

Smartphone Only

7.2%

No Computer

4.7%

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

204,745

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CFPUA-WILMINGTON	Community	Surface water	198,740	0
CFPUA - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH	Community	Purchased surface water	5,300	1
SILVER BLUFF NURSING HOME	Community	Ground water	300	0
NORTHSIDE MHP	Community	Ground water	180	0
OYSTER POINT S/D	Community	Purchased ground water	99	0
COLLEGE VIEW MHP	Community	Ground water	66	0
SIMMONS HEIGHTS APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	35	0
HARVEST VIEW HOA	Community	Ground water	25	0

89.9% of households in Wilmington have broadband internet access. 78.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 204,745 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.