Utilities & Infrastructure in Commerce, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.1%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

3,046

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.1%

Cellular Data Plan

82.4%

Satellite

7.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.2%

No Internet Access

9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.3%

of households

Smartphone

93.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.1%

of households

Tablet

56.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.3%

Smartphone

93.1%

Desktop / Laptop

72.1%

Tablet

56.1%

Smartphone Only

17.0%

No Computer

2.7%

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

19,067

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF COMMERCE	Community	Surface water	9,266	8
NORTH HUNT SUD	Community	Purchased surface water	4,836	7
EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY	Community	Purchased surface water	4,350	0
MALOY WSC	Community	Ground water	615	1

85.3% of households in Commerce have broadband internet access. 71.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 17.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 19,067 people. A total of 16 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.