How are homes heated in Denver City, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Denver City, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Denver City, used by 48.1% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 48.1% (±10.7 points)
Electricity: 45.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Denver City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Denver City	Yoakum County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	48.1% (±10.7 points)	42.8%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	45.3% (±10.6 points)	51.7%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.2% (±7.8 points)	4.4%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4% (±2.3 points)	0.8%	0.6%	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 Denver City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Yoakum County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).

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

In Denver City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Yoakum County (51.7%).

It is also lower than in Texas (61.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Denver City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Denver City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Denver City	—	45.3% (±10.6 points)	—
Plains	15 mi	48.4% (±19.9 points)	Not measurably different
Seagraves	16 mi	59.4% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Seminole	20 mi	65.7% (±8.8 points)	Higher
North Hobbs	22 mi	63.3% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Wellman	24 mi	29.3% (±25.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hobbs	25 mi	48.9% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lovington	30 mi	53.4% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Tatum	34 mi	49.3% (±23.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seminole, TX (65.7%), North Hobbs, NM (63.3%).

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 Denver City

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Denver City, used by 48.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Denver City heat with oil?

0.0% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Denver City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Denver City have electric heat?

45.3% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Denver City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denver City town, Texas

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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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