How are homes heated in Glen Alpine, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Glen Alpine, used by 56.9% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.6% heat with utility gas.
9.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 20.6% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 56.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 9.0%
Heating fuel in Glen Alpine
| Fuel used most | Glen Alpine | Burke County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.6% (±7.9 points) | 11.0% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 9.0% (±7.0 points) | 6.8% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 56.9% (±11.3 points) | 70.6% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.9% (±5.8 points) | 6.5% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% (±3.1 points) | 1.1% | 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 Glen Alpine, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Burke County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Glen Alpine, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Burke County (70.6%).
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 Glen Alpine
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Alpine | — | 56.9% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Morganton | 4.7 mi | 63.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 5.1 mi | 67.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nebo | 7.4 mi | 49.7% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel | 9.9 mi | 75.1% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Valdese | 12 mi | 68.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 13 mi | 73.0% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Gamewell | 14 mi | 81.1% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| West Marion | 14 mi | 80.1% (±13.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Drexel, NC (75.1%), Marion, NC (73.0%), Gamewell, NC (81.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Burke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem | 15.1% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Hildebran | 14.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 3 | Icard | 9.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 | Glen Alpine | 9.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Rhodhiss | 7.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Valdese | 6.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 | Connelly Springs | 5.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 | Morganton | 4.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Drexel | 3.2% (±2.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Rutherford College | 3.2% (±3.4 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 Glen Alpine
What is the most common way to heat a home in Glen Alpine?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Glen Alpine, used by 56.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Glen Alpine heat with oil?
9.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Glen Alpine use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Glen Alpine have electric heat?
56.9% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine town, North Carolina (place:26200, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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