Utilities & Infrastructure in Carthage, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

2,567

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.2%

Cellular Data Plan

83.2%

Satellite

8.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.5%

No Internet Access

11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.1%

of households

Tablet

55.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.9%

Smartphone

85.6%

Desktop / Laptop

72.1%

Tablet

55.2%

Smartphone Only

10.0%

No Computer

11.1%

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

10,958

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF CARTHAGE	Community	Surface water	6,770	23
HOLLANDS QUARTER WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	1,605	21
REHOBETH WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	1,101	7
RIDERVILLE WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	849	11
A & P WSC PUMP 1	Community	Purchased surface water	633	18

87.0% of households in Carthage have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 10.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 10,958 people. A total of 80 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.