How are homes heated in Goldthwaite, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Goldthwaite, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Goldthwaite, used by 48.9% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

42.9% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 42.9% (±8.6 points)
Electricity: 48.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Goldthwaite

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Goldthwaite	Mills County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	42.9% (±8.6 points)	18.2%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	48.9% (±9.1 points)	50.3%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	7.1% (±4.3 points)	27.8%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	1.1% (±1.7 points)	3.7%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	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 Goldthwaite, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mills County (0.0%).

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

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

In Goldthwaite, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mills County (50.3%).

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 Goldthwaite

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Goldthwaite
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Goldthwaite	—	48.9% (±9.1 points)	—
Mullin	9.0 mi	68.7% (±16.6 points)	Higher
Lometa	19 mi	53.7% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
San Saba	20 mi	58.9% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Evant	25 mi	54.3% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
Richland Springs	25 mi	67.6% (±22.1 points)	Not measurably different
Blanket	29 mi	32.8% (±13.8 points)	Not measurably different
Gustine	29 mi	53.9% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Early	29 mi	74.2% (±7.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mullin, TX (68.7%), Early, TX (74.2%).

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 Goldthwaite

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Goldthwaite, used by 48.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Goldthwaite heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Goldthwaite use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Goldthwaite have electric heat?

48.9% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Goldthwaite heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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