How are homes heated in Carbonado, WA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Carbonado, used by 64.9% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±16.2 points)
- Electricity
- 64.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Carbonado
| Fuel used most | Carbonado | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 33.8% | 33.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 64.9% (±12.7 points) | 59.9% | 58.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.7% (±9.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.4% (±12.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.7% | 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 Carbonado, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pierce County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Carbonado, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pierce County (59.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (58.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Carbonado
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonado | — | 64.9% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Wilkeson | 1.3 mi | 45.7% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crocker | 3.6 mi | 49.8% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Prairie | 4.2 mi | 57.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Heights | 5.4 mi | 41.2% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Buckley | 5.7 mi | 36.0% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Prairie Ridge | 5.9 mi | 62.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tehaleh | 6.4 mi | 39.3% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Orting | 7.6 mi | 39.0% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Prairie Heights, WA (41.2%), Buckley, WA (36.0%), Tehaleh, WA (39.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | Milton | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Frederickson | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Lake Tapps | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Buckley | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Canterwood | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Carbonado | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Crocker | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 40 (tie) | DuPont | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Home | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 40 (tie) | McChord AFB | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Midland | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 40 (tie) | North Fort Lewis | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Carbonado
What is the most common way to heat a home in Carbonado?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Carbonado, used by 64.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Carbonado heat with oil?
0.0% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes in Carbonado use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Carbonado have electric heat?
64.9% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes in Carbonado heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbonado town, Washington
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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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