How are homes heated in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County), NY?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County), used by 40.1% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.7% heat with utility gas.

24.0% heat with electricity.

3.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
27.7% (±7.8 points)
Electricity
24.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
3.5%

Heating fuel in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostCattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)Erie CountyNew YorkUnited States
Utility gas27.7% (±7.8 points)86.8%59.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.3.5% (±4.2 points)0.9%16.1%3.9%
Electricity24.0% (±10.4 points)8.7%15.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)40.1% (±8.9 points)2.0%4.9%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±6.0 points)0.5%1.3%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.2%0.1%
Other fuel4.7% (±3.2 points)0.5%1.3%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±6.0 points)0.4%1.6%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 Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Erie County (0.9%).

It is also lower than in New York (16.1%).

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

In Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Erie County (8.7%).

It is not measurably different from New York (15.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)—24.0% (±10.4 points)—
Cattaraugus Reservation (Cattaraugus County)1.7 mi0.0% (±60.9 points)Not measurably different
Town of Brant3.3 mi1.9% (±2.7 points)Lower
Town of Perrysburg4.7 mi2.4% (±3.0 points)Lower
Village of North Collins4.8 mi16.5% (±8.1 points)Not measurably different
Village of Farnham4.9 mi0.6% (±2.4 points)Lower
Village of Angola6.3 mi4.3% (±2.6 points)Lower
Lake Erie Beach6.4 mi2.4% (±2.2 points)Lower
Town of Hanover6.9 mi1.2% (±1.1 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Brant, NY (1.9%), Town of Perrysburg, NY (2.4%), Village of Farnham, NY (0.6%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
3Town of Concord7.1% (±3.1 points)
4 (tie)Town of Newstead4.4% (±2.3 points)
4 (tie)Town of North Collins4.4% (±3.2 points)
6Town of Colden4.3% (±3.4 points)
7Town of Brant3.8% (±2.9 points)
8 (tie)Town of Collins3.5% (±2.5 points)
8 (tie)Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)3.5% (±4.2 points)
10Town of Eden2.1% (±1.9 points)
11Town of Holland1.7% (±2.0 points)
12 (tie)Town of Clarence1.1% (±0.7 points)
12 (tie)Town of Evans1.1% (±0.7 points)
14Town of Orchard Park1.0% (±0.6 points)
15 (tie)Buffalo0.9% (±0.3 points)

Showing 13 of 29 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County), used by 40.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County) heat with oil?

3.5% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County) have electric heat?

24.0% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County) 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 Cattaraugus Reservation, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:13035, in state:36 county:029).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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