How are homes heated in Mercedes, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mercedes, used by 88.0% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.2% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.2% (±2.8 points)
- Electricity
- 88.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mercedes
| Fuel used most | Mercedes | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.2% (±2.8 points) | 5.4% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 88.0% (±3.2 points) | 90.6% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 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 Mercedes, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Mercedes, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (61.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Mercedes
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | — | 88.0% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Heidelberg | 2.6 mi | 98.3% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| Llano Grande | 3.8 mi | 96.4% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Indian Hills | 4.0 mi | 95.7% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
| Weslaco | 4.7 mi | 90.4% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Progreso | 4.8 mi | 98.2% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| La Feria | 5.5 mi | 93.3% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Mila Doce | 5.6 mi | 98.1% (±2.5 points) | Higher |
| Progreso Lakes | 6.6 mi | 95.1% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Heidelberg, TX (98.3%), Llano Grande, TX (96.4%), Indian Hills, TX (95.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | La Homa | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Joya | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Villa | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Llano Grande | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lopezville | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | McAllen | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mercedes | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Midway North | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Midway South | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mila Doce | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Monte Alto | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Muniz | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Murillo | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo 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 Mercedes
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mercedes?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mercedes, used by 88.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mercedes heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Mercedes use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mercedes have electric heat?
88.0% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Mercedes 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 Mercedes city, Texas (place:47700, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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