Utilities & Infrastructure in Hillsboro, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.0%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

2,864

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

54.0%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

11.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.1%

No Internet Access

10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.9%

of households

Tablet

51.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.2%

Smartphone

84.5%

Desktop / Laptop

64.9%

Tablet

51.6%

Smartphone Only

18.7%

No Computer

10.8%

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

Population Served

11,083

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF HILLSBORO	Community	Purchased surface water	8,867	0
BRANDON-IRENE WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	2,000	2
CITY OF CARLS CORNER	Community	Ground water	126	1
TRES VIDAS SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	90	2
AQUILLA WSD	Community	Surface water	0	0

87.5% of households in Hillsboro have broadband internet access. 54.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 18.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 11,083 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.