Utilities & Infrastructure in Laurens, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.7%

of households

No Internet

19.8%

of households

Total Households

3,816

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.7%

Cellular Data Plan

73.1%

Satellite

6.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.3%

No Internet Access

19.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.5%

of households

Smartphone

80.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.2%

of households

Tablet

52.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.5%

Smartphone

80.2%

Desktop / Laptop

55.2%

Tablet

52.0%

Smartphone Only

18.2%

No Computer

15.5%

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

50,256

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001)	Community	Surface water	36,314	0
LAURENS CPW (SC3010001)	Community	Surface water	13,902	0
RANCH ROAD WATER (SC3050008)	Community	Ground water	40	1

78.5% of households in Laurens have broadband internet access. 56.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.8% of households have no internet access. 18.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 50,256 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.