Utilities & Infrastructure in Portage, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.9%

of households

No Internet

13.9%

of households

Total Households

1,088

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.9%
Cellular Data Plan
73.9%
Satellite
1.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
13.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

80.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.7%

of households

Tablet

53.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.9%
Smartphone
80.0%
Desktop / Laptop
65.7%
Tablet
53.0%
Smartphone Only
13.1%
No Computer
11.1%

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

1

Population Served

6,500

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTHCommunitySurface water6,5003

82.0% of households in Portage have broadband internet access. 71.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.9% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 6,500 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.