How are homes heated in Warren, RI?

Name: Heating fuel in Warren, RI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Warren, used by 50.6% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.3% heat with electricity.

31.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 50.6% (±5.1 points)
Electricity: 11.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 31.0%

Heating fuel in Warren

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Warren	Bristol County	Rhode Island	United States
Utility gas	50.6% (±5.1 points)	57.1%	53.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	31.0% (±5.3 points)	28.1%	26.6%	3.9%
Electricity	11.3% (±2.8 points)	9.2%	13.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.8% (±3.7 points)	4.5%	5.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±0.6 points)	0.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.8 points)	0.8%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.1%	0.5%	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 Warren, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bristol County (28.1%).

It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (26.6%).

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

In Warren, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bristol County (9.2%).

It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (13.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Warren

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Warren
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Warren	—	11.3% (±2.8 points)	—
Ocean Grove	2.6 mi	3.6% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Barrington	3.2 mi	5.6% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Swansea	3.2 mi	3.3% (±1.9 points)	Lower
Bristol	3.5 mi	10.6% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Somerset (community)	4.9 mi	4.0% (±1.7 points)	Lower
Somerset	4.9 mi	4.0% (±1.7 points)	Lower
Tiverton (community)	5.8 mi	5.6% (±2.8 points)	Lower
East Providence	7.3 mi	14.4% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ocean Grove, MA (3.6%), Barrington, RI (5.6%), Swansea, MA (3.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Bristol	31.1% (±4.1 points)
2	Warren	31.0% (±5.3 points)
3	Barrington	21.5% (±3.2 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 Warren

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Warren, used by 50.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Warren heat with oil?

31.0% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Warren use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Warren have electric heat?

11.3% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Warren heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Warren town, Bristol County, Rhode Island

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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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