Utilities & Infrastructure in Dumas, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.0%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

5,006

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.0%
Cellular Data Plan
77.6%
Satellite
7.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.3%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

93.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

of households

Tablet

40.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
93.8%
Desktop / Laptop
69.0%
Tablet
40.6%
Smartphone Only
21.8%
No Computer
3.1%

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

2

Population Served

14,565

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF DUMASCommunityGround water14,2900
MOORTEX WSCCommunityPurchased ground water2751

89.6% of households in Dumas have broadband internet access. 67.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 21.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 14,565 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.