Utilities & Infrastructure in Wilson, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.1%

of households

No Internet

14.0%

of households

Total Households

19,967

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.1%
Cellular Data Plan
74.0%
Satellite
3.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.3%
No Internet Access
14.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.9%

of households

Smartphone

79.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.8%

of households

Tablet

47.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.9%
Smartphone
79.4%
Desktop / Laptop
66.8%
Tablet
47.8%
Smartphone Only
14.0%
No Computer
14.1%

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

3

Population Served

59,683

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WILSON, CITY OFCommunitySurface water50,0010
WILSON CO SOUTHWEST WATER DISTCommunityPurchased ground water5,3700
WILSON CO SOUTHEAST WATER DISTCommunityPurchased ground water4,3120

81.9% of households in Wilson have broadband internet access. 70.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.0% of households have no internet access. 14.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 59,683 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.