Utilities & Infrastructure in Richmond, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.7%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

4,432

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.7%

Cellular Data Plan

84.7%

Satellite

13.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.5%

No Internet Access

10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.8%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.6%

Smartphone

86.6%

Desktop / Laptop

77.8%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

12.6%

No Computer

7.4%

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

39,589

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF RICHMOND	Community	Surface water	25,326	0
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 25	Community	Ground water	13,923	0
OAK HOLLOW MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	195	0
GOLDENROD WSC	Community	Ground water	85	0
RIVERBEND RV PARK AND RESORT	Community	Ground water	60	1

86.8% of households in Richmond have broadband internet access. 65.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 39,589 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.