Utilities & Infrastructure in Hempstead, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.0%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

1,909

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.0%
Cellular Data Plan
64.8%
Satellite
7.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.7%
No Internet Access
9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.4%

of households

Tablet

46.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.7%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
72.4%
Tablet
46.1%
Smartphone Only
16.0%
No Computer
7.3%

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

1

Population Served

6,687

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HEMPSTEADCommunityGround water6,6873

90.7% of households in Hempstead have broadband internet access. 70.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 16.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 6,687 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.