Utilities & Infrastructure in Port Aransas, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.5%

of households

No Internet

3.9%

of households

Total Households

1,500

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

84.5%

Cellular Data Plan

91.1%

Satellite

6.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.5%

No Internet Access

3.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.7%

of households

Smartphone

97.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

of households

Tablet

65.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.7%

Smartphone

97.1%

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

Tablet

65.9%

Smartphone Only

13.1%

No Computer

0.3%

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

Population Served

14,880

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NUECES COUNTY WCID 4	Community	Purchased surface water	14,880	12

93.9% of households in Port Aransas have broadband internet access. 84.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 14,880 people. A total of 12 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.