| Data Dictionary: | Census 1990 on 2010 Geographies |
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Survey: Census 1990 on 2010 Geographies
| Data Source: | U.S. Census Bureau & Social Explorer |
| Table: | H30. House Heating Fuel [10] |
Universe: Occupied housing units
Table Details
| H30. | House Heating Fuel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Universe: Occupied housing units | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Relevant Documentation:
| Excerpt from: | Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; Census of Population and Housing, 1990: Summary Tape File 3 on CD-ROM [machine-readable data files] / prepared by the Bureau of the Census. Washington: The Bureau [producer and distributor], 1991. |
| Summary Tape File 3 -> Appendix B. Definitions of Subject Characteristics -> Housing Characteristics -> House Heating Fuel |
The data on house heating fuel were obtained from questionnaire item H14, which was asked at occupied housing units. This item was asked on a sample basis. The data show the type of fuel used most to heat the house or apartment.
Includes gas piped through underground pipes from a central system to serve the neighborhood.
Includes liquid propane gas stored in bottles or tanks which are refilled or exchanged when empty.
Includes fuel oil, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, and other combustible liquids.
Includes purchased wood, wood cut by household members on their property or elsewhere, driftwood, sawmill or construction scraps, or the like.
Includes heat provided by sunlight which is collected, stored, and actively distributed to most of the rooms.
