How are homes heated in Lawndale, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Lawndale, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lawndale, used by 68.4% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.5% heat with utility gas.

14.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.5% (±10.2 points)
Electricity: 68.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 14.5%

Heating fuel in Lawndale

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lawndale	Cleveland County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	14.5% (±10.2 points)	19.5%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	14.5% (±11.2 points)	1.9%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	68.4% (±12.5 points)	74.4%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±14.6 points)	2.3%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	2.6% (±3.0 points)	1.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.5%	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 Lawndale, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Cleveland County (1.9%).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (2.0%).

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

In Lawndale, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cleveland County (74.4%).

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 Lawndale

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lawndale
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lawndale	—	68.4% (±12.5 points)	—
Fallston	3.5 mi	87.7% (±8.2 points)	Higher
Polkville	4.6 mi	60.4% (±15.3 points)	Not measurably different
Kingstown	4.9 mi	73.5% (±13.8 points)	Not measurably different
Belwood	5.2 mi	87.8% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Casar	7.5 mi	78.6% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Waco	8.3 mi	69.7% (±25.5 points)	Not measurably different
Shelby	8.6 mi	66.3% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lattimore	8.8 mi	69.1% (±13.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fallston, NC (87.7%), Belwood, NC (87.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Lawndale	14.5% (±11.2 points)
2	Earl	7.9% (±12.1 points)
3	Kingstown	6.9% (±8.6 points)
4	Belwood	6.8% (±5.7 points)
5	Casar	3.8% (±3.8 points)
6	Kings Mountain	2.9% (±2.3 points)
7	Waco	2.6% (±8.1 points)

Showing 7 of 15 places in Cleveland 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 Lawndale

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lawndale, used by 68.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lawndale heat with oil?

14.5% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Lawndale use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lawndale have electric heat?

68.4% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Lawndale heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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