Utilities & Infrastructure in Memphis, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.4%

of households

No Internet

12.2%

of households

Total Households

254,530

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.4%
Cellular Data Plan
78.9%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.0%
No Internet Access
12.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.0%

of households

Tablet

54.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.7%
Smartphone
87.4%
Desktop / Laptop
67.0%
Tablet
54.5%
Smartphone Only
17.1%
No Computer
8.3%

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

660,369

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATERCommunityGround water659,5000
KWP UTILITY COMPANY LLCCommunityGround water8690

84.5% of households in Memphis have broadband internet access. 63.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.2% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 660,369 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.