How are homes heated in American Canyon, CA?

Name: Heating fuel in American Canyon, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in American Canyon, used by 62.1% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

31.2% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 62.1% (±3.9 points)
Electricity: 31.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in American Canyon

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	American Canyon	Napa County	California	United States
Utility gas	62.1% (±3.9 points)	63.5%	61.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	31.2% (±3.4 points)	27.9%	29.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.3% (±1.9 points)	4.4%	3.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.2% (±0.2 points)	1.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	2.2% (±1.1 points)	1.6%	1.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±0.7 points)	0.6%	3.0%	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 American Canyon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Napa County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In American Canyon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Napa County (27.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (29.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near American Canyon

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with American Canyon
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
American Canyon	—	31.2% (±3.4 points)	—
Vallejo	5.0 mi	35.0% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
Green Valley	7.9 mi	15.8% (±8.9 points)	Lower
Napa	8.5 mi	28.0% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Crockett	9.0 mi	18.8% (±9.8 points)	Lower
Benicia	9.3 mi	26.1% (±2.7 points)	Lower
Rodeo	9.8 mi	22.1% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Hercules	11 mi	31.1% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bayview (Contra Costa County)	12 mi	11.9% (±8.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Green Valley, CA (15.8%), Crockett, CA (18.8%), Benicia, CA (26.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Napa County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Napa	0.1% (±0.1 points)
2 (tie)	American Canyon	0.0% (±0.7 points)
2 (tie)	Calistoga	0.0% (±2.1 points)
2 (tie)	St. Helena	0.0% (±1.8 points)
2 (tie)	Yountville	0.0% (±2.8 points)
2 (tie)	Angwin	0.0% (±4.9 points)

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 American Canyon

What is the most common way to heat a home in American Canyon?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in American Canyon, used by 62.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in American Canyon heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in American Canyon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in American Canyon have electric heat?

31.2% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in American Canyon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — American Canyon city, California

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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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