How are homes heated in Cape Charles, VA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Cape Charles, used by 83.6% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.3% heat with utility gas.
7.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.3% (±1.0 points)
- Electricity
- 83.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.0%
Heating fuel in Cape Charles
| Fuel used most | Cape Charles | Northampton County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 32.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.0% (±4.3 points) | 9.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 83.6% (±5.4 points) | 69.5% | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.6% (±3.4 points) | 17.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 1.4% | 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 Cape Charles, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Northampton County (9.8%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Cape Charles, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Northampton County (69.5%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (57.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Cape Charles
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Charles | — | 83.6% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Cheriton | 4.1 mi | 72.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastville | 8.1 mi | 73.4% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nassawadox | 18 mi | 63.7% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
| Poquoson | 18 mi | 45.7% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Hampton | 21 mi | 50.5% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Exmore | 22 mi | 76.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Haven | 24 mi | 69.4% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Bethel Manor | 25 mi | 39.6% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nassawadox, VA (63.7%), Poquoson, VA (45.7%), Hampton, VA (50.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastville | 18.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 2 | Cheriton | 13.2% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 | Nassawadox | 9.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 | Exmore | 7.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 | Cape Charles | 7.0% (±4.3 points) |
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 Cape Charles
What is the most common way to heat a home in Cape Charles?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Cape Charles, used by 83.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Cape Charles heat with oil?
7.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Cape Charles use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Cape Charles have electric heat?
83.6% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles town, Virginia (place:12808, in state:51).
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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