How are homes heated in Gorham (community), NH?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Gorham (community), used by 76.0% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.1% heat with utility gas.
1.6% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.1% (±2.3 points)
- Electricity
- 1.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 76.0%
Heating fuel in Gorham (community)
| Fuel used most | Gorham (community) | Coos County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 1.4% | 21.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 76.0% (±11.0 points) | 68.0% | 39.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 1.6% (±2.3 points) | 4.2% | 11.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.2% (±6.1 points) | 10.8% | 19.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.1% (±4.9 points) | 10.3% | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.7% (±6.1 points) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 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 Gorham (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Coos County (68.0%).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (39.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Gorham (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Coos County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Gorham (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham (community) | — | 1.6% (±2.3 points) | — |
| Randolph | 5.3 mi | 4.2% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne | 5.8 mi | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin | 7.4 mi | 6.5% (±3.6 points) | Higher |
| Milan | 11 mi | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilead | 13 mi | 1.9% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 13 mi | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 14 mi | 9.9% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Carroll | 16 mi | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berlin, NH (6.5%), Jackson, NH (9.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Coos County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorham (community) | 76.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 2 | Lancaster (community) | 71.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 3 | Colebrook (community) | 70.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 4 | Whitefield (community) | 67.7% (±11.8 points) |
Gorham (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 Gorham, 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 Gorham (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Gorham (community), used by 76.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gorham (community) heat with oil?
76.0% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Gorham (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gorham (community) have electric heat?
1.6% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Gorham (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 Gorham CDP, New Hampshire (place:30180, in state:33).
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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