How are homes heated in Norfolk (community), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Norfolk (community), used by 65.2% (±15.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.5% heat with electricity.
7.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 65.2% (±15.8 points)
- Electricity
- 4.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.6%
Heating fuel in Norfolk (community)
| Fuel used most | Norfolk (community) | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.2% (±15.8 points) | 33.5% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.6% (±10.2 points) | 23.8% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.5% (±4.8 points) | 13.3% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.9% (±14.2 points) | 15.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 10.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.8% (±4.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.6% | 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 Norfolk (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in St. Lawrence County (23.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (16.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Norfolk (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in St. Lawrence County (13.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Norfolk (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk (community) | — | 4.5% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Village of Norwood | 2.8 mi | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Madrid | 7.0 mi | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stockholm | 7.1 mi | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Potsdam | 7.8 mi | 18.3% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Village of Potsdam | 8.1 mi | 33.1% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Town of Louisville | 8.3 mi | 45.7% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Town of Waddington | 10 mi | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Massena | 11 mi | 28.9% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Potsdam, NY (18.3%), Village of Potsdam, NY (33.1%), Town of Louisville, NY (45.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Norfolk (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 the Town of Norfolk, 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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Questions about Norfolk (community)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Norfolk (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Norfolk (community), used by 65.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Norfolk (community) heat with oil?
7.6% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Norfolk (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Norfolk (community) have electric heat?
4.5% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Norfolk (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 Norfolk CDP, New York (place:51319, in state:36).
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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