How are homes heated in Poospatuck Reservation, NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Poospatuck Reservation, used by 68.7% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.8% heat with utility gas.
10.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.8% (±5.4 points)
- Electricity
- 10.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 68.7%
Heating fuel in Poospatuck Reservation
| Fuel used most | Poospatuck Reservation | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% (±5.4 points) | 41.1% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 68.7% (±17.3 points) | 44.0% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.0% (±8.4 points) | 9.2% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.8% (±11.8 points) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.7% (±7.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±18.1 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 Poospatuck Reservation, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Suffolk County (44.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Poospatuck Reservation, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Suffolk County (9.2%).
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 Poospatuck Reservation
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poospatuck Reservation | — | 10.0% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Moriches | 1.2 mi | 20.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mastic Beach | 1.6 mi | 8.5% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mastic | 1.6 mi | 3.2% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Moriches | 2.0 mi | 7.7% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shirley | 2.3 mi | 4.3% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven (community) | 4.0 mi | 2.9% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Moriches | 4.2 mi | 9.6% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 5.6 mi | 9.0% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Shelter Island | 78.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 2 | Poospatuck Reservation | 68.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 3 | Town of Southold | 55.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Southampton | 53.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 | Town of Brookhaven | 52.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of East Hampton | 48.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Riverhead | 48.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Town of Smithtown | 38.9% (±1.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Suffolk 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 Poospatuck Reservation
What is the most common way to heat a home in Poospatuck Reservation?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Poospatuck Reservation, used by 68.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Poospatuck Reservation heat with oil?
68.7% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes in Poospatuck Reservation use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Poospatuck Reservation have electric heat?
10.0% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Poospatuck Reservation 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 Poospatuck Reservation, Suffolk County, New York (county subdivision:59106, in state:36 county:103).
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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