How are homes heated in Shokan, NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Shokan, used by 49.7% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.7% heat with utility gas.
8.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.7% (±5.9 points)
- Electricity
- 8.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 49.7%
Heating fuel in Shokan
| Fuel used most | Shokan | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.7% (±5.9 points) | 21.0% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 49.7% (±16.6 points) | 42.9% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | 15.5% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.6% (±6.8 points) | 13.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 25.9% (±20.7 points) | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±3.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.3% | 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 Shokan, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ulster County (42.9%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Shokan, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ulster County (15.5%).
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 Shokan
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokan | — | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Town of Hurley | 4.9 mi | 9.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hurley | 5.6 mi | 16.2% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Woodstock | 5.7 mi | 17.7% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Woodstock (community) | 6.6 mi | 12.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Marbletown | 7.8 mi | 7.6% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kingston | 9.0 mi | 8.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Shandaken | 9.0 mi | 20.7% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
| Hurley (community) | 9.2 mi | 10.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Woodstock, NY (17.7%), Town of Shandaken, NY (20.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ulster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | West Hurley | 59.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Gardiner (community) | 58.4% (±23.8 points) |
| 6 | Clintondale | 57.2% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 | Kerhonkson | 56.4% (±21.6 points) |
| 8 | Walker Valley | 49.8% (±21.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Marlboro | 49.7% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Shokan | 49.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 11 | Ruby | 48.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 12 | Plattekill (community) | 48.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 13 | Stone Ridge | 46.9% (±16.6 points) |
| 14 | Woodstock (community) | 45.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 15 | Wallkill (community) | 44.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 16 | Lake Katrine | 36.8% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ulster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shokan 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 Olive, 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 Shokan
What is the most common way to heat a home in Shokan?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Shokan, used by 49.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Shokan heat with oil?
49.7% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes in Shokan use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Shokan have electric heat?
8.4% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Shokan 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 Shokan CDP, New York (place:67081, 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 .