How are homes heated in Black Point-Green Point, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Black Point-Green Point, used by 73.6% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.6% (±10.6 points)
- Electricity
- 22.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Black Point-Green Point
| Fuel used most | Black Point-Green Point | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.6% (±10.6 points) | 66.6% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.3% (±9.6 points) | 25.9% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 4.0% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.8% (±4.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.9% | 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 Black Point-Green Point, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Black Point-Green Point, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marin County (25.9%).
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 Black Point-Green Point
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Point-Green Point | — | 22.3% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Novato | 2.4 mi | 24.4% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 5.8 mi | 14.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Venetia | 7.3 mi | 31.9% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 7.8 mi | 16.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Rafael | 9.0 mi | 33.8% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| San Anselmo | 9.3 mi | 20.8% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax | 9.4 mi | 16.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodacre | 9.8 mi | 21.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Rafael, CA (33.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Novato | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Ross | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Anselmo | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Rafael | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Tiburon | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Alto | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Black Point-Green Point | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Bolinas | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Inverness | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kentfield | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Marin City | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Black Point-Green Point is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Black Point-Green Point
What is the most common way to heat a home in Black Point-Green Point?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Black Point-Green Point, used by 73.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Black Point-Green Point heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Black Point-Green Point use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Black Point-Green Point have electric heat?
22.3% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Black Point-Green Point 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 Black Point-Green Point CDP, California (place:06982, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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