How are homes heated in Ector, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ector, used by 48.9% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 47.2% (±11.7 points)
- Electricity
- 48.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ector
| Fuel used most | Ector | Fannin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.2% (±11.7 points) | 21.3% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.9% (±11.6 points) | 58.3% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.9% (±3.2 points) | 16.6% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 Ector, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fannin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ector, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fannin County (58.3%).
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 Ector
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector | — | 48.9% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Bonham | 4.8 mi | 53.8% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Savoy | 5.5 mi | 53.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravenna | 6.6 mi | 48.1% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bells | 8.4 mi | 53.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewright | 8.4 mi | 34.1% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Trenton | 11 mi | 45.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dodd City | 11 mi | 67.1% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bailey | 12 mi | 72.2% (±17.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitewright, TX (34.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bailey, TX (72.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fannin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bailey | 0.0% (±41.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Bonham | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Dodd City | 0.0% (±25.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ector | 0.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Honey Grove | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ladonia | 0.0% (±19.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Leonard | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ravenna | 0.0% (±35.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Savoy | 0.0% (±14.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Trenton | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Fannin 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 Ector
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ector?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ector, used by 48.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ector heat with oil?
0.0% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Ector use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ector have electric heat?
48.9% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Ector 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 Ector city, Texas (place:22516, in state:48).
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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