How are homes heated in Marshfield (community), MA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marshfield (community), used by 57.7% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.7% heat with electricity.
25.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 57.7% (±9.0 points)
- Electricity
- 14.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 25.2%
Heating fuel in Marshfield (community)
| Fuel used most | Marshfield (community) | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% (±9.0 points) | 46.9% | 51.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 25.2% (±8.2 points) | 31.5% | 22.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.7% (±6.5 points) | 12.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 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 Marshfield (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Plymouth County (31.5%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (22.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Marshfield (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Plymouth County (12.3%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Marshfield (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield (community) | — | 14.7% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock | 1.6 mi | 5.4% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Cedar Crest | 2.3 mi | 5.8% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Harbor | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Marshfield Hills | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Duxbury (community) | 4.0 mi | 3.4% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Duxbury | 4.1 mi | 9.9% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Pembroke | 4.8 mi | 13.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Duxbury | 5.8 mi | 2.3% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA (5.4%), Green Harbor, MA (0.0%), Marshfield Hills, MA (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Abington (community) | 34.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 | Cedar Crest | 32.5% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 | Scituate (community) | 31.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 8 | West Wareham | 29.2% (±16.0 points) |
| 9 | Marion Center | 26.7% (±20.9 points) |
| 10 | South Duxbury | 25.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 11 | Marshfield (community) | 25.2% (±8.2 points) |
| 12 | Hanson (community) | 24.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 13 | Hingham (community) | 23.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Onset | 21.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 15 | Weweantic | 19.8% (±12.0 points) |
| 16 | North Pembroke | 16.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 17 | Middleborough Center | 15.7% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Plymouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Marshfield (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 Marshfield, 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 Marshfield (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marshfield (community), used by 57.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marshfield (community) heat with oil?
25.2% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Marshfield (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marshfield (community) have electric heat?
14.7% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Marshfield (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 Marshfield CDP, Massachusetts (place:38820, in state:25).
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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Figures last updated on .
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