Utilities & Infrastructure in Port Arthur, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.6%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

21,097

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.6%

Cellular Data Plan

82.3%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.9%

No Internet Access

12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

of households

Tablet

45.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

88.0%

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

Tablet

45.3%

Smartphone Only

24.9%

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

Population Served

56,039

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR	Community	Surface water	56,039	5

85.7% of households in Port Arthur have broadband internet access. 62.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 24.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 56,039 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.