Utilities & Infrastructure in South Charleston, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.9%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

6,105

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.9%

Cellular Data Plan

70.8%

Satellite

5.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.9%

No Internet Access

9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

60.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.8%

Smartphone

89.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

Tablet

60.8%

Smartphone Only

14.4%

No Computer

5.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

85.2% of households in South Charleston have broadband internet access. 74.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 14.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.