Utilities & Infrastructure in Mercedes, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.2%

of households

No Internet

15.6%

of households

Total Households

5,027

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.2%

Cellular Data Plan

69.7%

Satellite

6.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

15.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

83.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.2%

of households

Tablet

46.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.9%

Smartphone

83.7%

Desktop / Laptop

62.2%

Tablet

46.5%

Smartphone Only

19.2%

No Computer

11.1%

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

Population Served

17,858

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF MERCEDES	Community	Surface water	16,258	1
LLANO GRANDE LAKE PARK EAST	Community	Purchased surface water	1,300	3
LLANO GRANDE LAKE PARK WEST	Community	Purchased surface water	300	1

79.4% of households in Mercedes have broadband internet access. 61.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access. 19.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 17,858 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.