How are homes heated in Dunn, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Dunn, used by 61.1% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% heat with utility gas.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 36.3% (±4.8 points)
- Electricity
- 61.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Dunn
| Fuel used most | Dunn | Harnett County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.3% (±4.8 points) | 7.1% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 61.1% (±4.9 points) | 83.2% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 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 Dunn, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harnett County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (2.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Dunn, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Harnett County (83.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (65.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Dunn
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn | — | 61.1% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Erwin | 3.5 mi | 59.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plain View | 5.5 mi | 79.7% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| Benson | 6.6 mi | 81.3% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Coats | 7.3 mi | 81.3% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Godwin | 7.7 mi | 64.0% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falcon | 8.4 mi | 57.5% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linden | 8.6 mi | 68.5% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buies Creek | 9.9 mi | 76.8% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plain View, NC (79.7%), Benson, NC (81.3%), Coats, NC (81.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Harnett County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunn | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 2 | Anderson Creek | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Angier | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Barbecue | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Buies Creek | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Coats | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Erwin | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Harnett 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 Dunn
What is the most common way to heat a home in Dunn?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Dunn, used by 61.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Dunn heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Dunn use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Dunn have electric heat?
61.1% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Dunn 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 Dunn city, North Carolina (place:18320, in state:37).
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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