How are homes heated in Gilbert, SC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gilbert, used by 90.9% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±15.6 points)
- Electricity
- 90.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Gilbert
| Fuel used most | Gilbert | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 25.2% | 23.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 90.9% (±7.6 points) | 69.3% | 70.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.1% (±7.6 points) | 3.4% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.6% | 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 Gilbert, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lexington County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Gilbert, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lexington County (69.3%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (70.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Gilbert
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | — | 90.9% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Summit | 1.8 mi | 91.4% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 7.9 mi | 50.6% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Red Bank | 9.0 mi | 79.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| White Knoll | 9.2 mi | 77.8% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Lexington | 11 mi | 62.7% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Edmund | 12 mi | 79.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pelion | 12 mi | 60.2% (±27.6 points) | Lower |
| Monetta | 14 mi | 64.5% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Batesburg-Leesville, SC (50.6%), Red Bank, SC (79.0%), White Knoll, SC (77.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Cayce | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Oak Grove | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 5 | West Columbia | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Chapin | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Edmund | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Gaston | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Gilbert | 0.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Lexington | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Pelion | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Pine Ridge | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Seven Oaks | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | South Congaree | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Springdale | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Lexington 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 Gilbert
What is the most common way to heat a home in Gilbert?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gilbert, used by 90.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gilbert heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.6 points) of occupied homes in Gilbert use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gilbert have electric heat?
90.9% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Gilbert 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 Gilbert town, South Carolina (place:29050, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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