How are homes heated in Randleman, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Randleman, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Randleman, used by 68.3% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

28.0% heat with utility gas.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 28.0% (±8.2 points)
Electricity: 68.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.6%

Heating fuel in Randleman

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Randleman	Randolph County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	28.0% (±8.2 points)	14.5%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.6% (±2.2 points)	3.9%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	68.3% (±8.1 points)	71.3%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.1% (±2.3 points)	6.7%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.6 points)	2.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.6 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 Randleman, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Randolph County (3.9%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Randleman, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Randolph County (71.3%).

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 Randleman

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Randleman
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Randleman	—	68.3% (±8.1 points)	—
Asheboro	7.1 mi	70.2% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Franklinville	8.3 mi	75.6% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different
Pleasant Garden	9.9 mi	77.9% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Ramseur	10 mi	73.7% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Archdale	10 mi	68.0% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Trinity	12 mi	72.8% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Forest Oaks	13 mi	37.5% (±11.1 points)	Lower
Liberty	14 mi	56.9% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forest Oaks, NC (37.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Liberty	6.0% (±5.6 points)
3	Trinity	5.4% (±4.9 points)
4	Franklinville	3.0% (±4.7 points)
5	Seagrove	2.4% (±4.7 points)
6	Archdale	2.2% (±1.4 points)
7	Ramseur	1.8% (±1.7 points)
8	Randleman	1.6% (±2.2 points)
9	Asheboro	0.8% (±0.6 points)

Showing 8 of 9 places in Randolph 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 Randleman

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Randleman, used by 68.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Randleman heat with oil?

1.6% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Randleman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Randleman have electric heat?

68.3% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Randleman heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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