How are homes heated in Galena, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Galena, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Galena, used by 43.5% (±16.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.3% heat with utility gas.

19.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.3% (±2.6 points)
Electricity: 43.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 19.0%

Heating fuel in Galena

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Galena	Kent County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	3.3% (±2.6 points)	1.1%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	19.0% (±7.6 points)	14.6%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	43.5% (±16.3 points)	62.3%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	28.1% (±10.7 points)	16.8%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.0 points)	3.2%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.3% (±1.0 points)	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±11.0 points)	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	5.8% (±7.5 points)	0.9%	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 Galena, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kent County (14.6%).

It is also higher than in Maryland (6.6%).

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

In Galena, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Kent County (62.3%).

It is not measurably different from Maryland (44.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Galena

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Galena
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Galena	—	43.5% (±16.3 points)	—
Cecilton	4.4 mi	46.6% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Millington	5.9 mi	72.2% (±11.9 points)	Higher
Betterton	10 mi	45.5% (±14.9 points)	Not measurably different
Townsend	11 mi	17.3% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Sudlersville	11 mi	66.9% (±13.9 points)	Higher
Middletown	11 mi	23.1% (±5.5 points)	Lower
Kingstown	13 mi	58.0% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Chesapeake City	13 mi	56.7% (±11.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Townsend, DE (17.3%), Middletown, DE (23.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millington, MD (72.2%), Sudlersville, MD (66.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Betterton	29.5% (±13.7 points)
2	Galena	19.0% (±7.6 points)
3	Rock Hall	15.3% (±6.6 points)
4	Millington	10.1% (±8.4 points)
5	Chestertown	8.3% (±4.2 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 Galena

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Galena, used by 43.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Galena heat with oil?

19.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Galena use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Galena have electric heat?

43.5% (±16.3 points) of occupied homes in Galena heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena town, Maryland

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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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