How are homes heated in Robersonville, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Robersonville, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Robersonville, used by 43.6% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.9% heat with utility gas.

43.1% heat with electricity.

0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 12.9% (±6.1 points)
Electricity: 43.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.5%

Heating fuel in Robersonville

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Robersonville	Martin County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	12.9% (±6.1 points)	3.6%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.5% (±1.0 points)	3.6%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	43.1% (±12.7 points)	65.7%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.6% (±13.8 points)	24.7%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.8 points)	1.5%	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 Robersonville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Martin County (3.6%).

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

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

In Robersonville, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Martin County (65.7%).

It is also lower than in North Carolina (65.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Robersonville

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Robersonville
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Robersonville	—	43.1% (±12.7 points)	—
Parmele	3.4 mi	46.1% (±19.8 points)	Not measurably different
Everetts	4.6 mi	80.6% (±16.2 points)	Higher
Hassell	5.9 mi	85.0% (±30.5 points)	Higher
Bethel	7.0 mi	75.0% (±8.2 points)	Higher
Bear Grass	8.1 mi	31.1% (±25.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hamilton	8.7 mi	34.5% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Oak City	10.0 mi	30.5% (±20.2 points)	Not measurably different
Williamston	11 mi	73.2% (±7.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Everetts, NC (80.6%), Hassell, NC (85.0%), Bethel, NC (75.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Bear Grass	17.8% (±27.4 points)
2	Hamilton	7.1% (±10.4 points)
3	Williamston	0.8% (±1.1 points)
4	Robersonville	0.5% (±1.0 points)
5 (tie)	Everetts	0.0% (±40.0 points)
5 (tie)	Hassell	0.0% (±75.8 points)
5 (tie)	Jamesville	0.0% (±18.1 points)
5 (tie)	Oak City	0.0% (±22.2 points)
5 (tie)	Parmele	0.0% (±23.8 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 Robersonville

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Robersonville, used by 43.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Robersonville heat with oil?

0.5% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Robersonville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Robersonville have electric heat?

43.1% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes in Robersonville heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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