Utilities & Infrastructure in Emporia, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.4%

of households

No Internet

15.9%

of households

Total Households

2,219

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.4%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

7.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.5%

No Internet Access

15.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

82.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

51.8%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.1%

Smartphone

82.3%

Desktop / Laptop

51.8%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

25.5%

No Computer

7.9%

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

14,784

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EMPORIA, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	7,594	55
GCWSA - JARRATT	Community	Surface water	7,190	0

83.8% of households in Emporia have broadband internet access. 62.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.9% of households have no internet access. 25.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 14,784 people. A total of 55 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.