How are homes heated in Woodlands, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Woodlands, used by 85.6% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 85.6% (±10.9 points)
- Electricity
- 7.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Woodlands
| Fuel used most | Woodlands | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.6% (±10.9 points) | 65.5% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.2% (±5.8 points) | 20.7% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 7.7% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 7.2% (±7.7 points) | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.2% | 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 Woodlands, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Woodlands, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in San Luis Obispo County (20.7%).
It is also lower than in California (29.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Woodlands
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands | — | 7.2% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Callender | 1.9 mi | 15.4% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 3.1 mi | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Guadalupe | 4.6 mi | 18.1% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Oceano | 5.9 mi | 16.7% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Arroyo Grande | 6.8 mi | 22.9% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| Grover Beach | 7.4 mi | 13.2% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Maria | 9.0 mi | 18.9% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
| Pismo Beach | 11 mi | 17.1% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nipomo, CA (16.3%), Guadalupe, CA (18.1%), Oceano, CA (16.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Nipomo | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Oceano | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Santa Margarita | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Shandon | 0.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Templeton | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Woodlands | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Woodlands 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 Woodlands
What is the most common way to heat a home in Woodlands?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Woodlands, used by 85.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Woodlands heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Woodlands use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Woodlands have electric heat?
7.2% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Woodlands 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 Woodlands CDP, California (place:86380, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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