How are homes heated in the Village of Scotia, NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Scotia, used by 68.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.2% heat with electricity.
1.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 68.0% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 19.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.2%
Heating fuel in the Village of Scotia
| Fuel used most | Village of Scotia | Schenectady County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.0% (±7.4 points) | 69.1% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.2% (±6.8 points) | 17.9% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.9% (±7.1 points) | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 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 the Village of Scotia, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Schenectady County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (16.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Village of Scotia, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Schenectady County (17.9%).
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 the Village of Scotia
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Scotia | — | 19.2% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Schenectady | 2.6 mi | 21.8% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Glenville | 2.7 mi | 20.9% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rotterdam | 3.0 mi | 18.9% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rotterdam (community) | 3.6 mi | 18.4% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Glenville | 4.1 mi | 15.2% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niskayuna (community) | 4.1 mi | 9.9% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Niskayuna | 4.8 mi | 9.8% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Princetown | 6.2 mi | 8.6% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Niskayuna (community), NY (9.9%), Town of Niskayuna, NY (9.8%), Town of Princetown, NY (8.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Village of Scotia
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Village of Scotia?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Scotia, used by 68.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Village of Scotia heat with oil?
1.2% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Scotia use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Village of Scotia have electric heat?
19.2% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Scotia 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 Scotia village, New York (place:65893, in state:36).
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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Figures last updated on .
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