Utilities & Infrastructure in Carbon, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.5%

of households

No Internet

19.6%

of households

Total Households

107

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

50.5%

Cellular Data Plan

70.1%

Satellite

17.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.4%

No Internet Access

19.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.9%

of households

Tablet

49.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.7%

Smartphone

89.7%

Desktop / Laptop

72.9%

Tablet

49.5%

Smartphone Only

13.1%

No Computer

10.3%

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

Population Served

999

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF CARBON	Community	Purchased surface water	999	26

80.4% of households in Carbon have broadband internet access. 50.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.6% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 999 people. A total of 26 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.