How are homes heated in Port Gibson, MS?

Name: Heating fuel in Port Gibson, MS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Port Gibson, used by 48.2% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

46.9% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 46.9% (±9.6 points)
Electricity: 48.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Port Gibson

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Port Gibson	Claiborne County	Mississippi	United States
Utility gas	46.9% (±9.6 points)	19.5%	29.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	48.2% (±9.6 points)	55.5%	58.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.7% (±1.7 points)	20.6%	9.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±7.5 points)	3.5%	0.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.1% (±2.9 points)	0.9%	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 Port Gibson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Claiborne County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Port Gibson, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Claiborne County (55.5%).

It is also lower than in Mississippi (58.9%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Port Gibson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Port Gibson
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Port Gibson	—	48.2% (±9.6 points)	—
St. Joseph	15 mi	44.6% (±15.5 points)	Not measurably different
Newellton	17 mi	46.1% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different
Fayette	17 mi	68.4% (±14.0 points)	Higher
Utica	24 mi	54.1% (±14.2 points)	Not measurably different
Delta	25 mi	94.9% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Waterproof	26 mi	49.5% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different
Vicksburg	26 mi	54.8% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Mound	26 mi	56.5% (±46.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fayette, MS (68.4%), Delta, LA (94.9%).

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

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 Port Gibson

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Port Gibson, used by 48.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Port Gibson heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Port Gibson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Port Gibson have electric heat?

48.2% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Port Gibson heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Gibson city, Mississippi

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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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