Utilities & Infrastructure in Clemson, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

3.9%

of households

Total Households

7,546

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.7%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.7%
No Internet Access
3.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.9%

of households

Tablet

66.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.3%
Smartphone
91.0%
Desktop / Laptop
87.9%
Tablet
66.1%
Smartphone Only
5.3%
No Computer
2.7%

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

2

Population Served

26,216

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004)CommunityPurchased surface water17,8960
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (SC3910006)CommunityPurchased surface water8,3200

87.2% of households in Clemson have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 5.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 26,216 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.