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Data Dictionary: Census 1990
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Survey: Census 1990
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Occupied housing units
Variable Details
H30. House Heating Fuel
Universe: Occupied housing units
H030_001Occupied housing units
Percent base:
None - percentages not computed (variable is table universe)
Aggregation method:
Addition
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
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.

Utility Gas
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Includes gas piped through underground pipes from a central system to serve the neighborhood.

Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas
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Includes liquid propane gas stored in bottles or tanks which are refilled or exchanged when empty.

Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Etc.
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Includes fuel oil, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, and other combustible liquids.

Wood
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Includes purchased wood, wood cut by household members on their property or elsewhere, driftwood, sawmill or construction scraps, or the like.

Solar Energy
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Includes heat provided by sunlight which is collected, stored, and actively distributed to most of the rooms.

Other Fuel
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Includes all other fuels not specified elsewhere.

No Fuel Used
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Includes units that do not use any fuel or that do not have heating equipment.

Comparability
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Data on house heating fuel have been collected since 1940. The category, "Solar energy" is new for 1990.