Utilities & Infrastructure in Dorchester, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.4%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

36

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.4%
Cellular Data Plan
80.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.6%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

88.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.9%

of households

Tablet

27.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
88.9%
Desktop / Laptop
88.9%
Tablet
27.8%
Smartphone Only
2.8%
No Computer
2.8%

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

1

Population Served

1,696

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF DORCHESTERCommunityGround water1,6960

80.6% of households in Dorchester have broadband internet access. 69.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,696 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.