How are homes heated in Yorkshire (community), NY?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Yorkshire (community), used by 51.3% (±20.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

46.4% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
46.4% (±20.7 points)
Electricity
51.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Yorkshire (community)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostYorkshire (community)Cattaraugus CountyNew YorkUnited States
Utility gas46.4% (±20.7 points)52.9%59.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±7.5 points)5.6%16.1%3.9%
Electricity51.3% (±20.0 points)14.6%15.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)0.0% (±7.5 points)15.3%4.9%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±7.5 points)8.2%1.3%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.5 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±7.5 points)1.1%0.2%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±7.5 points)1.9%1.3%0.5%
No fuel used2.4% (±3.7 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 Yorkshire (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cattaraugus County (5.6%).

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

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

In Yorkshire (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Cattaraugus County (14.6%).

It is also higher than in New York (15.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Yorkshire (community)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Yorkshire (community)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Yorkshire (community)—51.3% (±20.0 points)—
Village of Arcade1.9 mi65.9% (±9.9 points)Not measurably different
Village of Delevan2.2 mi17.1% (±6.9 points)Lower
Town of Sardinia3.7 mi12.6% (±6.2 points)Lower
Town of Freedom6.2 mi49.7% (±10.0 points)Not measurably different
Town of Arcade6.3 mi73.3% (±6.0 points)Higher
Holland (community)8.8 mi11.8% (±9.0 points)Lower
Town of Machias8.8 mi4.3% (±3.2 points)Lower
Village of Springville9.9 mi52.3% (±8.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Delevan, NY (17.1%), Town of Sardinia, NY (12.6%), Holland (community), NY (11.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Arcade, NY (73.3%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Weston Mills1.8% (±2.3 points)
2 (tie)St. Bonaventure0.0% (±15.1 points)
2 (tie)Yorkshire (community)0.0% (±7.5 points)

Yorkshire (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 Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire (community)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Yorkshire (community)?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Yorkshire (community), used by 51.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Yorkshire (community) heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Yorkshire (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Yorkshire (community) have electric heat?

51.3% (±20.0 points) of occupied homes in Yorkshire (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 Yorkshire CDP, New York (place:84044, in state:36).

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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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