How are homes heated in Winfall, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Winfall, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Winfall, used by 65.8% (±23.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±13.1 points)
Electricity: 65.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.7%

Heating fuel in Winfall

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Winfall	Perquimans County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±13.1 points)	4.2%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.7% (±3.0 points)	1.4%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	65.8% (±23.7 points)	74.8%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	31.6% (±23.9 points)	17.2%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±13.1 points)	1.4%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.7 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 Winfall, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perquimans County (1.4%).

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

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

In Winfall, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Perquimans County (74.8%).

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 Winfall

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Winfall
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Winfall	—	65.8% (±23.7 points)	—
Hertford	2.5 mi	64.0% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Edenton	13 mi	62.1% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Elizabeth City	13 mi	76.4% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Arrowhead Beach	14 mi	63.7% (±18.0 points)	Not measurably different
Colerain	17 mi	30.8% (±31.2 points)	Not measurably different
Camden	18 mi	79.5% (±21.4 points)	Not measurably different
Harrellsville	20 mi	73.9% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Gatesville	21 mi	53.8% (±16.1 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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 Winfall

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Winfall, used by 65.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Winfall heat with oil?

1.7% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Winfall use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Winfall have electric heat?

65.8% (±23.7 points) of occupied homes in Winfall heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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