Utilities & Infrastructure in New Boston, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.5%

of households

No Internet

26.6%

of households

Total Households

1,879

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.5%

Cellular Data Plan

60.6%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.2%

No Internet Access

26.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.9%

of households

Smartphone

76.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.1%

of households

Tablet

41.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

82.9%

Smartphone

76.6%

Desktop / Laptop

63.1%

Tablet

41.6%

Smartphone Only

15.5%

No Computer

17.1%

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

19,736

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CENTRAL BOWIE COUNTY WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	9,027	0
CITY OF NEW BOSTON	Community	Purchased surface water	7,059	1
RIVERBEND WATER RESOURCES DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	3,650	0

69.5% of households in New Boston have broadband internet access. 56.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.6% of households have no internet access. 15.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 19,736 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.