How are homes heated in Topsham (community), ME?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Topsham (community), used by 42.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% heat with utility gas.
11.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 27.0% (±5.7 points)
- Electricity
- 11.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 42.0%
Heating fuel in Topsham (community)
| Fuel used most | Topsham (community) | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.0% (±5.7 points) | 7.0% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 42.0% (±6.9 points) | 53.0% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.1% (±3.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.3% (±4.1 points) | 16.5% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.0% (±3.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.9 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 Topsham (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Sagadahoc County (53.0%).
It is also lower than in Maine (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Topsham (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (11.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Topsham (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham (community) | — | 11.1% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Brunswick | 4.1 mi | 13.3% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick (community) | 4.2 mi | 12.7% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bath | 4.3 mi | 19.5% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| West Bath | 6.3 mi | 13.9% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowdoinham | 7.5 mi | 10.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon Falls | 7.6 mi | 8.2% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woolwich | 8.1 mi | 4.2% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Lisbon | 8.9 mi | 8.3% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woolwich, ME (4.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bath, ME (19.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Topsham (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Topsham, 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in Topsham (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Topsham (community), used by 42.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Topsham (community) heat with oil?
42.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Topsham (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Topsham (community) have electric heat?
11.1% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Topsham (community) 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 Topsham CDP, Maine (place:76925, in state:23).
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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