How are homes heated in Suwanee, GA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Suwanee, used by 49.9% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.9% (±5.2 points)
- Electricity
- 47.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Suwanee
| Fuel used most | Suwanee | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.9% (±5.2 points) | 61.2% | 37.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 47.2% (±5.4 points) | 36.1% | 57.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 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 Suwanee, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gwinnett County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Suwanee, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Gwinnett County (36.1%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (57.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Suwanee
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwanee | — | 47.2% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Sugar Hill | 3.0 mi | 32.9% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Duluth | 5.9 mi | 34.4% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Buford | 6.4 mi | 43.1% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rest Haven | 7.9 mi | 86.7% (±24.2 points) | Higher |
| Lawrenceville | 8.0 mi | 44.4% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johns Creek | 8.0 mi | 23.3% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Berkeley Lake | 8.4 mi | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Dacula | 11 mi | 53.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugar Hill, GA (32.9%), Duluth, GA (34.4%), Johns Creek, GA (23.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rest Haven, GA (86.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Gwinnett County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Lawrenceville | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mountain Park (community) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Peachtree Corners | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rest Haven | 0.0% (±92.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Snellville | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sugar Hill | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Suwanee | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Gwinnett County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Suwanee
What is the most common way to heat a home in Suwanee?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Suwanee, used by 49.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Suwanee heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Suwanee use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Suwanee have electric heat?
47.2% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Suwanee 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 Suwanee city, Georgia (place:74936, in state:13).
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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