How are homes heated in Stepney, CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Stepney, used by 51.9% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% heat with utility gas.
2.7% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 38.2% (±11.4 points)
- Electricity
- 2.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 51.9%
Heating fuel in Stepney
| Fuel used most | Stepney | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.2% (±11.4 points) | 57.4% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 51.9% (±10.8 points) | 23.0% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.7% (±3.6 points) | 13.7% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.1% (±6.4 points) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 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 Stepney, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (23.0%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (36.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Stepney, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (13.7%).
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 Stepney
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney | — | 2.7% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Tashua | 3.5 mi | 4.9% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Daniels Farm | 4.4 mi | 8.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 4.4 mi | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 4.5 mi | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull | 4.6 mi | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Village | 4.9 mi | 5.8% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown | 5.4 mi | 8.4% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Sandy Hook | 6.0 mi | 9.5% (±3.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newtown, CT (8.4%), Sandy Hook, CT (9.5%).
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 | East Village | 55.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 2 | Stepney | 51.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 3 | Trumbull Center | 44.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 4 | Daniels Farm | 38.5% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 36.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 6 | Stratford Downtown | 33.6% (±12.9 points) |
| 7 | Tashua | 24.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Mill Plain | 17.2% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Stepney is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Monroe, whose figures include it.
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 Stepney
What is the most common way to heat a home in Stepney?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Stepney, used by 51.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Stepney heat with oil?
51.9% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Stepney use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Stepney have electric heat?
2.7% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Stepney 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 Stepney CDP, Connecticut (place:73280, in state:09).
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 last updated on .
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