How are homes heated in Scotland Neck, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Scotland Neck, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Scotland Neck, used by 49.5% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.7% heat with utility gas.

32.6% heat with electricity.

11.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.7% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 32.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.2%

Heating fuel in Scotland Neck

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Scotland Neck	Halifax County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	6.7% (±5.7 points)	17.5%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.2% (±8.0 points)	3.2%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	32.6% (±10.8 points)	61.2%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	49.5% (±12.2 points)	16.8%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.8 points)	1.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.2%	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 Scotland Neck, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Halifax County (3.2%).

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

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

In Scotland Neck, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Halifax County (61.2%).

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 Scotland Neck

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Scotland Neck
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Scotland Neck	—	32.6% (±10.8 points)	—
Hobgood	7.4 mi	53.9% (±20.8 points)	Not measurably different
Roxobel	11 mi	77.8% (±16.1 points)	Higher
Speed	11 mi	76.5% (±31.9 points)	Higher
Kelford	12 mi	67.3% (±31.9 points)	Higher
Rich Square	13 mi	73.0% (±12.1 points)	Higher
Leggett	13 mi	66.7% (±35.4 points)	Not measurably different
Oak City	13 mi	30.5% (±20.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lewiston Woodville	14 mi	79.1% (±13.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roxobel, NC (77.8%), Speed, NC (76.5%), Kelford, NC (67.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Scotland Neck	11.2% (±8.0 points)
2	Roanoke Rapids	4.6% (±2.5 points)
3	Weldon	4.5% (±3.5 points)
4	Enfield	4.4% (±5.2 points)
5	Halifax	4.0% (±7.5 points)
6	Hobgood	3.9% (±7.5 points)
7	South Rosemary	2.2% (±2.5 points)

Showing 7 of 8 places in Halifax 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 Scotland Neck

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Scotland Neck, used by 49.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Scotland Neck heat with oil?

11.2% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Scotland Neck use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Scotland Neck have electric heat?

32.6% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Scotland Neck heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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