How are homes heated in Gaston, IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Gaston, used by 66.8% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.1% heat with electricity.
3.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 66.8% (±10.1 points)
- Electricity
- 24.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.7%
Heating fuel in Gaston
| Fuel used most | Gaston | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.8% (±10.1 points) | 59.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.7% (±5.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.1% (±8.8 points) | 31.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.4% (±4.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.2% | 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 Gaston, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Gaston, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Delaware County (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Gaston
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | — | 24.1% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | 2.5 mi | 27.4% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 29.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 5.1 mi | 24.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Delaware County) | 6.6 mi | 26.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 6.6 mi | 30.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Madison County) | 6.8 mi | 24.9% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fowlerton | 7.6 mi | 20.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton | 7.6 mi | 29.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Township (Delaware County) | 5.4% (±3.7 points) |
| 2 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 4.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 3 | Union Township (Delaware County) | 4.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 | Gaston | 3.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 3.1% (±2.4 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 2.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 0.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Perry Township (Delaware County) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) |
| 9 | Center Township (Delaware County) | 0.4% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Muncie | 0.3% (±0.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Gaston
What is the most common way to heat a home in Gaston?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Gaston, used by 66.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gaston heat with oil?
3.7% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Gaston use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gaston have electric heat?
24.1% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Gaston 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 Gaston town, Indiana (place:27072, in state:18).
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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