How are homes heated in Fairwood, MD?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairwood, used by 77.3% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 77.3% (±6.7 points)
- Electricity
- 21.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Fairwood
| Fuel used most | Fairwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.3% (±6.7 points) | 52.7% | 43.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.4% (±6.6 points) | 41.1% | 44.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.6% | 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 Fairwood, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Prince George's County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairwood, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Prince George's County (41.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (44.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fairwood
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood | — | 21.4% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Bowie | 2.0 mi | 33.9% (±2.5 points) | Higher |
| Mitchellville | 2.1 mi | 46.5% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Woodmore | 2.2 mi | 31.4% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Dale | 2.4 mi | 44.0% (±7.0 points) | Higher |
| Lanham | 3.4 mi | 24.8% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 3.9 mi | 34.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Arbor | 4.2 mi | 43.5% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
| Seabrook | 4.4 mi | 43.9% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bowie, MD (33.9%), Mitchellville, MD (46.5%), Glenn Dale, MD (44.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Bladensburg | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 65 | National Harbor | 0.2% (±0.7 points) |
| 66 | Greenbelt | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Andrews AFB | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Brentwood | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Eagle Harbor | 0.0% (±53.6 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Fairwood | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Konterra | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Lake Arbor | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Langley Park | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 67 (tie) | Largo | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 67 (tie) | New Carrollton | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 67 (tie) | North Brentwood | 0.0% (±17.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Fairwood
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairwood?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairwood, used by 77.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairwood heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Fairwood use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairwood have electric heat?
21.4% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Fairwood 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 Fairwood CDP, Maryland (place:27580, in state:24).
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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