How are homes heated in Machiasport, ME?

Name: Heating fuel in Machiasport, ME, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Machiasport, used by 70.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

2.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±5.9 points)
Electricity: 2.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 70.0%

Heating fuel in Machiasport

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Machiasport	Washington County	Maine	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.6%	8.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	70.0% (±7.8 points)	59.2%	55.3%	3.9%
Electricity	2.2% (±1.6 points)	8.3%	11.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	18.7% (±6.8 points)	17.6%	13.8%	4.9%
Wood	8.4% (±4.8 points)	12.7%	8.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±0.9 points)	1.1%	1.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.2%	0.4%	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 Machiasport, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Washington County (59.2%).

It is also higher than in Maine (55.3%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Machiasport, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Washington County (8.3%).

It is also lower than in Maine (11.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Machiasport

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Machiasport
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Machiasport	—	2.2% (±1.6 points)	—
Machias	5.6 mi	20.6% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Roque Bluffs	5.6 mi	0.0% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Jonesport	6.9 mi	6.7% (±3.0 points)	Higher
Machias (community)	7.0 mi	27.9% (±11.7 points)	Higher
Cutler	7.7 mi	0.0% (±11.5 points)	Not measurably different
Marshfield	9.6 mi	0.0% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
East Machias	10 mi	7.8% (±3.8 points)	Higher
Whiting	11 mi	0.8% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Machias, ME (20.6%), Jonesport, ME (6.7%), Machias (community), ME (27.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Marshfield	77.0% (±8.4 points)
2	Addison	75.5% (±6.4 points)
3	Baring Plantation	75.3% (±17.1 points)
4	Vanceboro	74.3% (±11.4 points)
5	Baileyville	74.2% (±8.8 points)
6	Beals	72.2% (±11.3 points)
7	Machiasport	70.0% (±7.8 points)
8	Jonesboro	69.8% (±9.1 points)
9	Columbia Falls	68.7% (±11.4 points)
10	East Machias	67.2% (±5.9 points)
11	Dennysville	64.6% (±9.1 points)
12	Jonesport	64.2% (±6.8 points)
13	Danforth	63.5% (±9.0 points)

Showing 13 of 43 places in Washington 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 Machiasport

What is the most common way to heat a home in Machiasport?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Machiasport, used by 70.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Machiasport heat with oil?

70.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Machiasport use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Machiasport have electric heat?

2.2% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Machiasport heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machiasport town, Washington County, Maine

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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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