How are homes heated in North Pole, AK?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in North Pole, used by 75.3% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.9% heat with utility gas.
7.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.9% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 7.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 75.3%
Heating fuel in North Pole
| Fuel used most | North Pole | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.9% (±5.8 points) | 8.5% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 75.3% (±10.4 points) | 70.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.5% (±7.9 points) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.3% (±2.2 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In North Pole, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (70.7%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (27.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In North Pole, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (14.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near North Pole
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole | — | 7.5% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Badger | 3.3 mi | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks | 10 mi | 22.8% (±3.6 points) | Higher |
| Eielson AFB | 10 mi | 58.8% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Steele Creek | 12 mi | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmers Loop | 15 mi | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| College | 16 mi | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chena Ridge | 20 mi | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ester | 22 mi | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairbanks, AK (22.8%), Eielson AFB, AK (58.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fairbanks North Star Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chena Ridge | 90.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 3 | Badger | 86.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 4 | Ester | 83.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 5 | College | 81.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 6 | Goldstream | 77.0% (±12.4 points) |
| 7 | Steele Creek | 75.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 8 | North Pole | 75.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 | Fairbanks | 53.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 10 | Eielson AFB | 5.3% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Pole
What is the most common way to heat a home in North Pole?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in North Pole, used by 75.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in North Pole heat with oil?
75.3% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in North Pole use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in North Pole have electric heat?
7.5% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in North Pole heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Pole city, Alaska (place:55910, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures last updated on .
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