How are homes heated in Bethel, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Bethel, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bethel, used by 75.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.7% heat with utility gas.

2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.7% (±1.0 points)
Electricity: 75.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.4%

Heating fuel in Bethel

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Bethel	Pitt County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	0.7% (±1.0 points)	13.5%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.4% (±2.9 points)	0.2%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	75.0% (±8.2 points)	79.9%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	21.9% (±7.9 points)	5.3%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.7%	0.7%	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 Bethel, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pitt County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).

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

In Bethel, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pitt County (79.9%).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (65.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Bethel

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bethel
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Bethel	—	75.0% (±8.2 points)	—
Parmele	3.6 mi	46.1% (±19.8 points)	Lower
Conetoe	4.6 mi	57.4% (±32.1 points)	Not measurably different
Robersonville	7.0 mi	43.1% (±12.7 points)	Lower
Hassell	9.0 mi	85.0% (±30.5 points)	Not measurably different
Princeville	10 mi	73.7% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Falkland	11 mi	92.4% (±26.4 points)	Not measurably different
Oak City	11 mi	30.5% (±20.2 points)	Lower
Everetts	12 mi	80.6% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parmele, NC (46.1%), Robersonville, NC (43.1%), Oak City, NC (30.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Grimesland	2.8% (±3.9 points)
2	Bethel	2.4% (±2.9 points)
3	Ayden	1.5% (±2.2 points)
4	Fountain	1.2% (±2.0 points)
5	Farmville	0.6% (±1.1 points)
6 (tie)	Falkland	0.0% (±41.7 points)
6 (tie)	Greenville	0.0% (±0.1 points)
6 (tie)	Grifton	0.0% (±3.8 points)

Showing 8 of 10 places in Pitt 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 Bethel

What is the most common way to heat a home in Bethel?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bethel, used by 75.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Bethel heat with oil?

2.4% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Bethel use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Bethel have electric heat?

75.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Bethel heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel town, North Carolina

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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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