How are homes heated in Berlin, MD?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Berlin, used by 74.3% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.8% heat with utility gas.
0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 16.8% (±5.5 points)
- Electricity
- 74.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.5%
Heating fuel in Berlin
| Fuel used most | Berlin | Worcester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.8% (±5.5 points) | 15.6% | 43.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 6.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 74.3% (±7.3 points) | 63.7% | 44.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.4% (±2.6 points) | 12.1% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.3% (±4.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 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 Berlin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Worcester County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Berlin, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Worcester County (63.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (44.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Berlin
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | — | 74.3% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Ocean Pines | 5.2 mi | 67.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Ocean City | 5.8 mi | 59.4% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Willards | 8.4 mi | 61.3% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean City | 8.9 mi | 81.3% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selbyville | 8.9 mi | 36.4% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Pittsville | 11 mi | 72.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fenwick Island | 13 mi | 68.3% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankford | 13 mi | 74.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Ocean City, MD (59.4%), Selbyville, DE (36.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocomoke City | 15.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 2 | Snow Hill | 11.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 3 | West Ocean City | 4.9% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 | Ocean City | 1.2% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 | Ocean Pines | 0.7% (±0.7 points) |
| 6 | Berlin | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
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 Berlin
What is the most common way to heat a home in Berlin?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Berlin, used by 74.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Berlin heat with oil?
0.5% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Berlin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Berlin have electric heat?
74.3% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Berlin 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 Berlin town, Maryland (place:06800, in state:24).
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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