How are homes heated in Bridgeport, CT?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bridgeport, used by 60.1% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.5% heat with electricity.
12.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 60.1% (±2.1 points)
- Electricity
- 20.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.6%
Heating fuel in Bridgeport
| Fuel used most | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.1% (±2.1 points) | 57.4% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.6% (±1.7 points) | 23.0% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.5% (±1.6 points) | 13.7% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.2% (±0.8 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 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 Bridgeport, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (23.0%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (36.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Bridgeport, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (13.7%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (18.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Bridgeport
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | — | 20.5% (±1.6 points) | — |
| Stratford Downtown | 3.6 mi | 17.0% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford | 3.7 mi | 9.0% (±1.3 points) | Lower |
| Fairfield University | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull Center | 3.9 mi | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Fairfield | 4.0 mi | 7.6% (±1.3 points) | Lower |
| Mill Plain | 4.4 mi | 0.7% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Lordship | 4.9 mi | 19.4% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 5.7 mi | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stratford, CT (9.0%), Trumbull Center, CT (8.6%), Fairfield, CT (7.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easton | 65.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 2 | Monroe | 54.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 3 | Trumbull | 40.1% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 | Fairfield | 27.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 | Stratford | 22.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 6 | Bridgeport | 12.6% (±1.7 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 Bridgeport
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bridgeport?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bridgeport, used by 60.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bridgeport heat with oil?
12.6% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Bridgeport use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bridgeport have electric heat?
20.5% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:08070, in state:09 county:120).
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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