How are homes heated in Elm City, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elm City, used by 81.4% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.0% heat with utility gas.
0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.0% (±3.4 points)
- Electricity
- 81.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.9%
Heating fuel in Elm City
| Fuel used most | Elm City | Wilson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% (±3.4 points) | 27.0% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.4% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 81.4% (±8.5 points) | 63.4% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.5% (±8.3 points) | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.8 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 Elm City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wilson County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Elm City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Wilson County (63.4%).
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 Elm City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm City | — | 81.4% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Sharpsburg | 4.6 mi | 73.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson | 6.5 mi | 62.2% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Macclesfield | 11 mi | 30.7% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Saratoga | 11 mi | 59.7% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Rocky Mount | 12 mi | 67.0% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Sims | 12 mi | 90.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pinetops | 12 mi | 41.1% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Black Creek | 12 mi | 74.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilson, NC (62.2%), Macclesfield, NC (30.7%), Saratoga, NC (59.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wilson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm City | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 2 | Lucama | 0.6% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Black Creek | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Saratoga | 0.0% (±24.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Sims | 0.0% (±18.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Stantonsburg | 0.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Wilson | 0.0% (±0.1 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 Elm City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elm City?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elm City, used by 81.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elm City heat with oil?
0.9% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Elm City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elm City have electric heat?
81.4% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Elm City 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 Elm City town, North Carolina (place:20980, 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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