How are homes heated in St. James, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in St. James, used by 74.9% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.5% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.5% (±3.7 points)
- Electricity
- 74.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in St. James
| Fuel used most | St. James | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.5% (±3.7 points) | 4.3% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.4% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 74.9% (±6.2 points) | 86.7% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.3% (±4.7 points) | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 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 St. James, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Brunswick County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (2.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In St. James, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Brunswick County (86.7%).
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 St. James
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James | — | 74.9% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Oak Island | 2.4 mi | 92.1% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Caswell Beach | 4.0 mi | 89.5% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Southport | 5.3 mi | 84.3% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 7.0 mi | 89.1% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Varnamtown | 7.6 mi | 84.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bald Head Island | 8.7 mi | 91.4% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Bolivia | 9.1 mi | 77.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kure Beach | 12 mi | 94.3% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Island, NC (92.1%), Caswell Beach, NC (89.5%), Southport, NC (84.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Brunswick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Boiling Spring Lakes | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Calabash | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Caswell Beach | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Holden Beach | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Navassa | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ocean Isle Beach | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | St. James | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sandy Creek | 0.0% (±30.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Shallotte | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Southport | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sunset Beach | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Brunswick 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 St. James
What is the most common way to heat a home in St. James?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in St. James, used by 74.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in St. James heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in St. James use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in St. James have electric heat?
74.9% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in St. James 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 St. James town, North Carolina (place:58630, 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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