How are homes heated in Orange, CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Orange, used by 68.5% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.7% heat with utility gas.
3.7% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 20.7% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 3.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 68.5%
Heating fuel in Orange
| Fuel used most | Orange | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.7% (±2.9 points) | 46.1% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 68.5% (±3.9 points) | 29.8% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.7% (±1.9 points) | 18.4% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.3% (±2.1 points) | 3.7% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.4 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 Orange, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (29.8%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (36.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Orange, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (18.4%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (18.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Orange
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | — | 3.7% (±1.9 points) | — |
| West Haven | 3.1 mi | 23.8% (±2.3 points) | Higher |
| Derby | 4.1 mi | 11.2% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Milford | 4.5 mi | 12.7% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Ansonia | 4.7 mi | 13.8% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| Oronoque | 4.8 mi | 8.3% (±3.7 points) | Higher |
| New Haven | 5.5 mi | 26.1% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
| Woodbridge | 5.5 mi | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelton | 6.1 mi | 9.2% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Haven, CT (23.8%), Derby, CT (11.2%), Milford, CT (12.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany | 77.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 2 | Woodbridge | 72.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 3 | Orange | 68.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | North Branford | 62.1% (±6.0 points) |
| 5 | Guilford | 57.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 6 | Madison | 56.1% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | North Haven | 50.6% (±4.3 points) |
| 8 | Wallingford | 42.4% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | East Haven | 34.3% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Orange include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Orange (community).
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 Orange
What is the most common way to heat a home in Orange?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Orange, used by 68.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Orange heat with oil?
68.5% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Orange use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Orange have electric heat?
3.7% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Orange 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 Orange town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:57600, in state:09 county:170).
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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