Utilities & Infrastructure in Texarkana, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.7%

of households

No Internet

15.8%

of households

Total Households

14,426

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.7%
Cellular Data Plan
69.6%
Satellite
14.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.6%
No Internet Access
15.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.6%

of households

Smartphone

79.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.0%

of households

Tablet

39.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.6%
Smartphone
79.8%
Desktop / Laptop
62.0%
Tablet
39.8%
Smartphone Only
17.4%
No Computer
14.4%

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

8

Population Served

49,773

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TEXARKANA WATER UTILITIESCommunitySurface water37,0000
MACEDONIA EYLAU MUD 1CommunityPurchased surface water11,7390
LAKESIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water3782
EL CHAPARRAL MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityPurchased surface water2460
WOODLAND ESTATESCommunityGround water1651
COUNTRY PARADISE MOBILE HOME & RV PARKCommunityGround water1040
CYPRESS BROOK ESTATESCommunityGround water812
LEROYS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water601

80.2% of households in Texarkana have broadband internet access. 60.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.8% of households have no internet access. 17.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 49,773 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.