Utilities & Infrastructure in Sykesville, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.3%

of households

No Internet

15.3%

of households

Total Households

509

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.3%

Cellular Data Plan

66.8%

Satellite

3.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.5%

No Internet Access

15.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.6%

of households

Smartphone

68.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.7%

of households

Tablet

43.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.6%

Smartphone

68.8%

Desktop / Laptop

63.7%

Tablet

43.2%

Smartphone Only

13.2%

No Computer

13.4%

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

1,500

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SYKESVILLE BOROUGH	Community	Purchased surface water	1,500	2

81.3% of households in Sykesville have broadband internet access. 73.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.3% of households have no internet access. 13.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,500 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.