How are homes heated in Ogden, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ogden, used by 96.3% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.3% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.3% (±1.5 points)
- Electricity
- 96.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ogden
| Fuel used most | Ogden | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 8.7% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 96.3% (±2.5 points) | 88.1% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 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 Ogden, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from New Hanover County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (2.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Ogden, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in New Hanover County (88.1%).
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 Ogden
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | — | 96.3% (±2.5 points) | — |
| Bayshore | 1.9 mi | 93.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porters Neck | 2.3 mi | 93.8% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsville Beach | 3.5 mi | 92.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Murraysville | 3.6 mi | 94.0% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Grant | 4.1 mi | 96.9% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northchase | 5.9 mi | 97.4% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 6.7 mi | 84.4% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
| Hampstead | 7.1 mi | 90.9% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilmington, NC (84.4%), Hampstead, NC (90.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across New Hanover County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Bayshore | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kings Grant | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kure Beach | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Murraysville | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Myrtle Grove | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Northchase | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ogden | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Porters Neck | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sea Breeze | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Silver Lake | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wrightsboro | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in New Hanover County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ogden is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Ogden
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ogden?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ogden, used by 96.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ogden heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Ogden use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ogden have electric heat?
96.3% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Ogden 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 Ogden CDP, North Carolina (place:48790, 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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