Utilities & Infrastructure in Wilkinsburg, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.1%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

7,969

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.1%

Cellular Data Plan

80.6%

Satellite

4.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.5%

No Internet Access

7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

of households

Tablet

49.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.5%

Smartphone

90.9%

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

Tablet

49.2%

Smartphone Only

18.1%

No Computer

4.5%

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

125,000

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH	Community	Surface water	125,000	1

89.1% of households in Wilkinsburg have broadband internet access. 71.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 18.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 125,000 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.