How are homes heated in Denton, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Denton, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Denton, used by 85.5% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.0% heat with utility gas.

3.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.0% (±1.6 points)
Electricity: 85.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.4%

Heating fuel in Denton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Denton	Davidson County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	1.0% (±1.6 points)	16.8%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.4% (±3.1 points)	4.7%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	85.5% (±7.4 points)	71.0%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.0% (±5.2 points)	4.5%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	1.6% (±2.2 points)	1.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.7% (±4.2 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8% (±1.2 points)	1.0%	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 Denton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Davidson County (4.7%).

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

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

In Denton, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Davidson County (71.0%).

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 Denton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Denton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Denton	—	85.5% (±7.4 points)	—
Southmont	9.4 mi	70.1% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different
Richfield	14 mi	88.5% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lexington	14 mi	61.6% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Misenheimer	15 mi	67.6% (±22.3 points)	Not measurably different
New London	15 mi	80.5% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Badin	16 mi	84.6% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Thomasville	17 mi	78.3% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Trinity	17 mi	72.8% (±7.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lexington, NC (61.6%), Trinity, NC (72.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Midway	9.4% (±6.1 points)
2	Wallburg	7.3% (±8.7 points)
3	Tyro	5.6% (±4.5 points)
4	Welcome	4.5% (±3.8 points)
5	Denton	3.4% (±3.1 points)
6	Thomasville	3.3% (±1.2 points)
7	Lexington	2.7% (±1.6 points)
8	Southmont	0.0% (±6.0 points)

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 Denton

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Denton, used by 85.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Denton heat with oil?

3.4% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Denton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Denton have electric heat?

85.5% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Denton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton 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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