Utilities & Infrastructure in Alvin, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.1%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

10,544

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.1%

Cellular Data Plan

81.5%

Satellite

6.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.2%

No Internet Access

5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.8%

of households

Tablet

65.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.9%

Smartphone

92.4%

Desktop / Laptop

79.8%

Tablet

65.7%

Smartphone Only

11.1%

No Computer

4.1%

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

27,884

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF ALVIN	Community	Ground water	26,244	0
CITY OF HILLCREST VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	813	0
PINE COLONY MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	606	1
BAYOU SHADOWS WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	174	4
HARVEST ACRES RV PARK	Community	Ground water	47	1

92.6% of households in Alvin have broadband internet access. 79.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 27,884 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.