How are homes heated in Golden Beach, MD?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Golden Beach, used by 77.2% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.2% heat with utility gas.
14.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.2% (±3.4 points)
- Electricity
- 77.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.8%
Heating fuel in Golden Beach
| Fuel used most | Golden Beach | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | 11.7% | 43.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.8% (±7.0 points) | 13.3% | 6.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 77.2% (±9.2 points) | 62.1% | 44.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.0% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 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 Golden Beach, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Mary's County (13.3%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (6.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Golden Beach, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in St. Mary's County (62.1%).
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 Golden Beach
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beach | — | 77.2% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Charlotte Hall | 4.7 mi | 39.2% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Mechanicsville | 5.0 mi | 66.0% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hughesville | 5.1 mi | 65.1% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Harbor | 5.4 mi | 90.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prince Frederick | 7.2 mi | 75.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntingtown | 9.5 mi | 72.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calvert Beach | 11 mi | 69.7% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 12 mi | 79.2% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charlotte Hall, MD (39.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Mary's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Hall | 47.7% (±19.3 points) |
| 2 | Mechanicsville | 24.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 3 | Golden Beach | 14.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 4 | California | 8.9% (±2.5 points) |
| 5 | Lexington Park | 7.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 | Piney Point | 3.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 7 | Wildewood | 1.8% (±2.0 points) |
| 8 | Leonardtown | 0.9% (±1.5 points) |
Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach
What is the most common way to heat a home in Golden Beach?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Golden Beach, used by 77.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Golden Beach heat with oil?
14.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Golden Beach use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Golden Beach have electric heat?
77.2% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Golden Beach heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Beach CDP, Maryland
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 Golden Beach CDP, Maryland (place:33850, in state:24).
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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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