Total................................................................... 111.1 72.1 7.6 7.8 16.7 6.9

Household Size

1 Person......................................................... 30.0 14.8 2.4 2.6 7.9 2.4

2 Persons........................................................ 34.8 24.8 2.1 2.0 4.2 1.7

3 Persons........................................................ 18.4 12.3 1.2 1.6 2.2 1.2

4 Persons........................................................ 15.9 11.1 1.2 0.9 1.6 1.0

5 Persons........................................................ 7.9 6.2 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4

6 or More Persons........................................... 4.1 2.9 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................. 9.9 3.7 1.0 1.4 2.9 1.0

$10,000 to $14,999......................................... 8.5 3.5 0.5 1.0 2.6 1.0

$15,000 to $19,999......................................... 8.4 4.4 0.5 0.7 1.7 1.0

$20,000 to $29,999......................................... 15.1 8.0 1.3 1.3 2.8 1.7

$30,000 to $39,999......................................... 13.6 9.1 0.7 1.1 2.0 0.8

$40,000 to $49,999......................................... 11.0 7.9 0.7 0.8 1.0 0.6

$50,000 to $74,999......................................... 19.8 15.1 1.4 0.7 2.1 0.4

$75,000 to $99,999......................................... 10.6 8.4 0.8 0.3 0.8 0.3

$100,000 or More............................................ 14.2 12.0 0.8 0.4 0.8 Q

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................... 16.6 6.5 1.4 2.3 4.6 1.9

100 to 150 Percent.......................................... 12.9 6.9 1.0 1.1 2.6 1.3

Above 150 Percent.......................................... 81.5 58.7 5.2 4.4 9.6 3.7

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes................................................................. 38.6 18.5 3.1 4.2 8.9 3.9

No................................................................... 72.5 53.6 4.5 3.6 7.9 3.0

Payment Method for Utilities

Some Paid by Household................................ 97.5 70.2 6.8 5.8 8.5 6.3

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................... 4.7 0.3 0.3 0.4 3.5 0.2

All Incuded in Rent.......................................... 7.6 1.0 0.5 1.4 4.5 0.3

Other Method.................................................. 1.3 0.5 Q Q 0.4 Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................... 5.5 1.2 0.5 0.9 2.3 0.5

25 to 34 Years................................................. 18.2 9.3 1.8 2.0 3.8 1.4

35 to 44 Years................................................. 22.2 15.0 1.2 1.8 2.7 1.5

45 to 54 Years................................................. 23.3 16.8 1.7 1.0 2.6 1.2

55 to 64 Years................................................. 18.0 13.1 1.1 0.8 1.9 1.1

65 to 74 Years................................................. 12.3 8.7 0.8 0.5 1.5 0.9

75 Years or More............................................ 11.7 7.9 0.7 0.7 1.9 0.5

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes................................................................. 26.9 18.9 1.6 1.4 3.6 1.4

No................................................................... 84.2 53.2 6.0 6.4 13.1 5.5

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes................................................................. 15.0 9.3 1.2 1.3 2.2 1.1

No................................................................... 96.1 62.8 6.4 6.5 14.6 5.9

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes................................................................. 28.1 20.2 1.6 1.9 2.5 1.9

No................................................................... 83.0 51.8 6.0 5.9 14.3 5.1

Type of Housing Unit

Table HC2.3 Household Characteristics by Type of Housing Unit, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics Attached 2 to 4 Units 5 or More 

Units

Mobile 

Homes

Apartments in Buildings 

With-- Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Single-Family Units

Detached

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Type of Housing Unit

Table HC2.3 Household Characteristics by Type of Housing Unit, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics Attached 2 to 4 Units 5 or More 

Units

Mobile 

Homes

Apartments in Buildings 

With-- Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Single-Family Units

Detached

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................ 14.8 6.8 1.2 1.8 3.8 1.2

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................... 96.3 65.2 6.4 5.9 12.9 5.8

Race of Householder2, 3

White.............................................................. 79.1 55.6 4.9 4.0 9.2 5.5

Hispanic...................................................... 5.0 2.2 0.5 0.5 1.3 0.5

Non-Hispanic............................................... 74.1 53.4 4.5 3.5 7.9 5.0

Black............................................................... 13.4 6.7 1.4 1.6 3.2 0.6

Hispanic...................................................... 0.3 QQQQQ

Non-Hispanic............................................... 13.1 6.6 1.3 1.6 3.0 0.5

Asian............................................................... 3.3 1.8 Q 0.3 1.1 N

Multi-Racial..................................................... 1.3 0.8 Q Q 0.2 Q

Other............................................................... 7.1 4.4 0.4 0.7 1.3 0.3

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic)... 6.9 3.0 0.6 1.1 1.8 0.5

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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Total................................................................... 111.1 78.1 64.1 4.2 1.8 2.3 5.7

Household Size

1 Person......................................................... 30.0 18.6 13.2 1.4 0.7 1.3 2.1

2 Persons........................................................ 34.8 26.8 22.9 1.3 0.5 0.7 1.4

3 Persons........................................................ 18.4 12.8 10.7 0.5 0.4 Q 1.0

4 Persons........................................................ 15.9 11.5 9.8 0.6 Q Q 0.9

5 Persons........................................................ 7.9 5.9 5.3 0.2 Q Q 0.3

6 or More Persons........................................... 4.1 2.4 2.1 Q Q N Q

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................. 9.9 4.7 3.1 0.3 0.3 Q 0.8

$10,000 to $14,999......................................... 8.5 3.9 2.7 Q Q Q 0.8

$15,000 to $19,999......................................... 8.4 4.8 3.4 Q Q Q 0.9

$20,000 to $29,999......................................... 15.1 9.3 6.9 0.7 Q 0.4 1.3

$30,000 to $39,999......................................... 13.6 9.3 7.7 0.4 Q Q 0.6

$40,000 to $49,999......................................... 11.0 8.6 7.1 0.5 Q Q 0.6

$50,000 to $74,999......................................... 19.8 15.5 13.7 0.8 0.3 0.5 0.3

$75,000 to $99,999......................................... 10.6 9.2 7.9 0.6 Q 0.3 0.3

$100,000 or More............................................ 14.2 12.8 11.6 0.5 Q Q Q

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................... 16.6 7.5 4.9 0.4 0.5 0.3 1.5

100 to 150 Percent.......................................... 12.9 7.0 5.2 0.4 Q Q 1.0

Above 150 Percent.......................................... 81.5 63.6 53.9 3.4 1.3 1.8 3.2

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes................................................................. 38.6 20.2 14.6 1.1 0.7 0.7 3.1

No................................................................... 72.5 57.9 49.4 3.1 1.1 1.6 2.6

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................ 97.5 76.1 63.1 4.1 1.8 1.7 5.3

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................... 4.7 0.3 Q N N Q Q

All Incuded in Rent.......................................... 7.6 1.3 0.7 Q N 0.4 0.2

Other Method.................................................. 1.3 0.4 0.2 Q N N Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................... 5.5 1.2 0.6 Q Q Q 0.3

25 to 34 Years................................................. 18.2 9.7 7.3 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.0

35 to 44 Years................................................. 22.2 15.4 12.7 0.6 0.3 0.6 1.1

45 to 54 Years................................................. 23.3 17.6 15.1 1.0 Q Q 1.0

55 to 64 Years................................................. 18.0 15.0 12.4 0.7 0.5 0.4 1.0

65 to 74 Years................................................. 12.3 10.3 8.5 0.6 Q Q 0.8

75 Years or More............................................ 11.7 9.1 7.5 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.4

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes................................................................. 26.9 21.5 17.8 1.2 0.5 0.7 1.3

No................................................................... 84.2 56.6 46.2 3.0 1.3 1.6 4.5

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes................................................................. 15.0 9.4 7.6 0.5 Q Q 0.8

No................................................................... 96.1 68.7 56.4 3.7 1.6 2.1 4.9

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes................................................................. 28.1 19.7 17.1 0.7 0.2 Q 1.5

No................................................................... 83.0 58.4 47.0 3.5 1.6 2.1 4.2

U.S.

Housing 

Units 

(millions

Single-Family Units Apartments in 

Buildings With--

5 or More 

Units

Mobile 

Homes

Table HC3.3 Household Characteristics by Owner-Occupied Housing Unit, 2005

Household Characteristics Detached Attached 2 to 4 

Units

 Million U.S. Housing Units

 OwnerOccupied 

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Type of Owner-Occupied Housing Unit

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U.S.

Housing 

Units 

(millions

Single-Family Units Apartments in 

Buildings With--

5 or More 

Units

Mobile 

Homes

Table HC3.3 Household Characteristics by Owner-Occupied Housing Unit, 2005

Household Characteristics Detached Attached 2 to 4 

Units

 Million U.S. Housing Units

 OwnerOccupied 

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Type of Owner-Occupied Housing Unit

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................ 14.8 7.5 5.5 0.5 Q 0.3 0.9

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................... 96.3 70.6 58.5 3.7 1.6 2.0 4.8

Race of Householder2, 3

White.............................................................. 79.1 61.1 50.5 3.1 1.2 1.7 4.7

Hispanic...................................................... 5.0 2.6 1.9 Q Q Q 0.4

Non-Hispanic............................................... 74.1 58.5 48.6 2.9 1.1 1.6 4.3

Black............................................................... 13.4 7.0 5.7 0.5 0.4 Q 0.4

Hispanic...................................................... 0.3 QQQQNQ

Non-Hispanic............................................... 13.1 6.9 5.6 Q 0.4 Q Q

Asian............................................................... 3.3 1.8 1.5 Q Q Q N

Multi-Racial..................................................... 1.3 0.8 0.6 QQQQ

Other............................................................... 7.1 4.0 3.5 QQQQ

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic)... 6.9 3.4 2.3 Q Q Q 0.4

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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Total................................................................... 111.1 33.0 8.0 3.4 5.9 14.4 1.2

Household Size

1 Person......................................................... 30.0 11.4 1.6 1.0 1.9 6.6 0.3

2 Persons........................................................ 34.8 8.0 1.9 0.8 1.5 3.5 0.3

3 Persons........................................................ 18.4 5.6 1.5 0.7 1.2 1.9 0.2

4 Persons........................................................ 15.9 4.3 1.3 0.6 0.7 1.6 Q

5 Persons........................................................ 7.9 2.0 0.9 0.2 0.3 0.4 Q

6 or More Persons........................................... 4.1 1.7 0.8 Q 0.3 0.4 Q

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................. 9.9 5.2 0.6 0.7 1.1 2.7 Q

$10,000 to $14,999......................................... 8.5 4.6 0.8 0.3 0.9 2.4 Q

$15,000 to $19,999......................................... 8.4 3.6 1.0 0.2 0.6 1.6 Q

$20,000 to $29,999......................................... 15.1 5.8 1.1 0.7 1.2 2.4 0.3

$30,000 to $39,999......................................... 13.6 4.4 1.4 0.3 0.8 1.7 Q

$40,000 to $49,999......................................... 11.0 2.4 0.8 Q 0.5 0.9 Q

$50,000 to $74,999......................................... 19.8 4.3 1.5 0.6 0.5 1.7 Q

$75,000 to $99,999......................................... 10.6 1.4 0.5 Q Q 0.5 N

$100,000 or More............................................ 14.2 1.4 0.4 Q Q 0.6 Q

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................... 16.6 9.1 1.5 1.0 1.8 4.3 0.4

100 to 150 Percent.......................................... 12.9 5.9 1.6 0.6 1.0 2.4 0.3

Above 150 Percent.......................................... 81.5 18.0 4.8 1.8 3.1 7.8 0.5

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes................................................................. 38.6 18.4 3.9 2.0 3.5 8.2 0.8

No................................................................... 72.5 14.6 4.1 1.5 2.4 6.2 0.4

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................ 97.5 21.4 7.1 2.7 4.0 6.7 1.0

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................... 4.7 4.4 Q 0.3 0.4 3.3 Q

All Incuded in Rent.......................................... 7.6 6.2 0.4 0.4 1.4 4.0 Q

Other Method.................................................. 1.3 0.9 0.3 Q Q 0.4 Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................... 5.5 4.3 0.7 0.4 0.8 2.3 Q

25 to 34 Years................................................. 18.2 8.5 2.0 1.0 1.7 3.5 0.3

35 to 44 Years................................................. 22.2 6.8 2.3 0.5 1.5 2.2 0.4

45 to 54 Years................................................. 23.3 5.7 1.7 0.7 0.9 2.3 Q

55 to 64 Years................................................. 18.0 3.0 0.7 0.4 0.3 1.5 Q

65 to 74 Years................................................. 12.3 2.0 0.3 Q 0.4 1.2 Q

75 Years or More............................................ 11.7 2.6 0.4 Q 0.3 1.5 Q

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes................................................................. 26.9 5.4 1.1 0.4 0.9 2.9 Q

No................................................................... 84.2 27.6 6.9 3.0 5.0 11.5 1.0

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes................................................................. 15.0 5.7 1.7 0.7 1.0 2.0 0.2

No................................................................... 96.1 27.3 6.4 2.7 4.9 12.4 1.0

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes................................................................. 28.1 8.4 3.2 0.9 1.7 2.3 0.4

No................................................................... 83.0 24.6 4.9 2.5 4.3 12.1 0.8

Mobile 

Homes

Table HC4.3 Household Characteristics by Renter-Occupied Housing Unit, 2005

Household Characteristics Detached Attached 2 to 4 

Units

 Million U.S. Housing Units

 RenterOccupied 

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Type of Renter-Occupied Housing Unit

U.S.

Housing 

Units 

(millions

Single-Family Units Apartments in 

Buildings With--

5 or More 

Units

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Mobile 

Homes

Table HC4.3 Household Characteristics by Renter-Occupied Housing Unit, 2005

Household Characteristics Detached Attached 2 to 4 

Units

 Million U.S. Housing Units

 RenterOccupied 

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Type of Renter-Occupied Housing Unit

U.S.

Housing 

Units 

(millions

Single-Family Units Apartments in 

Buildings With--

5 or More 

Units

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................ 14.8 7.3 1.3 0.7 1.6 3.5 Q

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................... 96.3 25.7 6.7 2.8 4.3 10.9 1.0

Race of Householder2, 3

White.............................................................. 79.1 18.0 5.0 1.9 2.8 7.5 0.8

Hispanic...................................................... 5.0 2.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 1.2 Q

Non-Hispanic............................................... 74.1 15.6 4.8 1.5 2.3 6.3 0.7

Black............................................................... 13.4 6.4 1.0 0.9 1.3 3.0 Q

Hispanic...................................................... 0.3 Q N N Q Q N

Non-Hispanic............................................... 13.1 6.2 1.0 0.9 1.2 2.9 Q

Asian............................................................... 3.3 1.5 0.3 Q 0.2 0.9 N

Multi-Racial..................................................... 1.3 0.5 QQQQQ

Other............................................................... 7.1 3.1 0.9 0.3 0.6 1.3 Q

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic)... 6.9 3.5 0.7 0.3 1.0 1.6 Q

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables
Total............................................................ 111.1 14.7 7.4 12.5 12.5 37.3 18.6 17.3 9.2

Household Size

1 Person................................................... 30.0 4.6 2.5 3.7 3.2 9.9 5.5 3.7 1.6

2 Persons................................................. 34.8 4.3 1.9 4.4 4.1 12.1 5.3 5.5 3.4

3 Persons................................................. 18.4 2.5 1.3 1.7 1.9 6.1 3.5 2.8 1.6

4 Persons................................................. 15.9 1.9 0.8 1.5 1.6 5.2 2.5 3.1 1.4

5 Persons................................................. 7.9 0.8 0.4 1.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 1.5 0.9

6 or More Persons.................................... 4.1 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 1.2 0.7 0.8 0.4

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999...................................... 9.9 1.9 1.1 1.3 0.9 3.6 1.3 1.1 0.5

$10,000 to $14,999.................................. 8.5 1.5 0.6 1.0 1.4 2.8 1.3 0.7 0.4

$15,000 to $19,999.................................. 8.4 1.3 0.5 1.2 1.2 3.0 1.5 1.2 Q

$20,000 to $29,999.................................. 15.1 2.1 1.1 2.0 1.8 5.1 2.5 1.7 0.8

$30,000 to $39,999.................................. 13.6 1.7 1.0 1.6 1.9 5.1 1.8 2.0 1.3

$40,000 to $49,999.................................. 11.0 1.4 0.8 1.1 0.8 3.8 1.9 1.8 1.1

$50,000 to $74,999.................................. 19.8 2.1 1.3 2.0 2.4 6.6 3.4 3.5 2.1

$75,000 to $99,999.................................. 10.6 1.2 0.4 1.4 1.1 3.1 2.1 1.8 1.1

$100,000 or More..................................... 14.2 1.4 0.6 1.0 1.0 4.3 2.7 3.6 1.8

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent................................... 16.6 3.1 1.6 2.1 1.8 6.0 2.2 1.8 1.0

100 to 150 Percent................................... 12.9 2.0 1.0 1.4 2.1 4.4 2.1 1.6 0.6

Above 150 Percent................................... 81.5 9.6 4.9 9.0 8.5 26.9 14.3 13.9 7.7

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes........................................................... 38.6 6.3 3.3 4.8 5.1 13.1 5.7 4.5 2.1

No............................................................ 72.5 8.4 4.1 7.7 7.3 24.2 12.9 12.8 7.1

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household......................... 97.5 12.4 6.4 11.2 10.5 33.5 16.5 16.0 8.5

Some Paid, Some in Rent........................ 4.7 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.9 1.4 0.7 0.5 Q

All Incuded in Rent................................... 7.6 1.4 0.5 0.7 0.9 2.2 1.1 0.7 0.5

Other Method........................................... 1.3 0.3 Q Q 0.2 0.3 0.3 Q Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years........................................ 5.5 0.7 0.2 0.4 0.6 2.4 1.1 1.0 0.3

25 to 34 Years.......................................... 18.2 2.5 0.9 1.5 2.2 5.9 3.2 2.9 2.0

35 to 44 Years.......................................... 22.2 3.0 1.2 2.3 2.2 7.0 3.6 3.8 2.6

45 to 54 Years.......................................... 23.3 2.8 1.8 2.9 2.0 7.3 4.6 4.2 1.5

55 to 64 Years.......................................... 18.0 2.1 1.3 1.9 2.0 6.7 2.7 2.6 1.6

65 to 74 Years.......................................... 12.3 1.2 0.9 1.8 2.1 4.6 1.7 1.5 0.7

75 Years or More..................................... 11.7 2.3 1.1 1.7 1.3 3.4 1.7 1.3 0.4

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes........................................................... 26.9 3.9 2.4 3.8 3.9 9.0 3.9 3.2 1.5

No............................................................ 84.2 10.8 5.0 8.7 8.6 28.3 14.7 14.1 7.7

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes........................................................... 15.0 1.9 0.9 1.1 1.5 5.4 2.4 2.8 1.8

No............................................................ 96.1 12.8 6.5 11.4 11.0 32.0 16.1 14.5 7.4

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes........................................................... 28.1 3.2 1.7 2.7 3.3 9.1 4.4 5.4 2.9

No............................................................ 83.0 11.4 5.7 9.8 9.2 28.2 14.2 12.0 6.3

Before 

1940

1940 to 

1949

1950 to 

1959

1960 to 

Household Characteristics 1969

Table HC5.3 Household Characteristics by Year of Construction Unit, 2005

1970 to 

1979

1980 to 

1989

1990 to 

1999

2000 to 

2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Year of Construction

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

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Before 

1940

1940 to 

1949

1950 to 

1959

1960 to 

Household Characteristics 1969

Table HC5.3 Household Characteristics by Year of Construction Unit, 2005

1970 to 

1979

1980 to 

1989

1990 to 

1999

2000 to 

2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Year of Construction

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent..................................... 14.8 1.8 1.3 1.9 1.8 5.9 2.9 1.7 0.8

Non-Hispanic Descent.............................. 96.3 12.9 6.1 10.6 10.7 31.4 15.7 15.6 8.4

Race of Householder2, 3

White....................................................... 79.1 10.7 4.6 8.8 8.6 25.4 13.2 13.4 6.6

Hispanic............................................... 5.0 0.5 0.3 0.6 0.5 2.2 1.2 0.7 Q

Non-Hispanic........................................ 74.1 10.2 4.3 8.3 8.0 23.2 12.0 12.7 6.4

Black........................................................ 13.4 1.9 0.9 1.6 1.7 5.2 2.1 1.5 1.5

Hispanic............................................... 0.3 Q Q Q N Q N Q Q

Non-Hispanic........................................ 13.1 1.9 0.9 1.5 1.7 5.1 2.1 1.4 1.4

Asian........................................................ 3.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 1.1 0.6 0.6 Q

Multi-Racial.............................................. 1.3 Q Q Q Q 0.4 0.2 Q Q

Other........................................................ 7.1 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.8 2.5 1.3 0.9 0.4

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispani 6.9 0.9 0.6 0.9 0.9 2.7 1.2 0.8 0.4

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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Total.................................................................... 111.1 30.0 34.8 18.4 15.9 12.0

Household Size

1 Person.......................................................... 30.0 30.0 NNNN

2 Persons........................................................ 34.8 N 34.8 N N N

3 Persons........................................................ 18.4 N N 18.4 N N

4 Persons........................................................ 15.9 N N N 15.9 N

5 Persons........................................................ 7.9 N N N N 7.9

6 or More Persons........................................... 4.1 N N N N 4.1

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................. 9.9 5.9 1.4 1.1 0.7 0.7

$10,000 to $14,999.......................................... 8.5 4.2 2.0 0.9 0.7 0.7

$15,000 to $19,999.......................................... 8.4 3.3 2.5 1.1 0.8 0.6

$20,000 to $29,999.......................................... 15.1 5.1 4.2 2.3 1.9 1.6

$30,000 to $39,999.......................................... 13.6 3.3 4.6 2.4 1.6 1.7

$40,000 to $49,999.......................................... 11.0 2.5 3.9 1.7 1.7 1.3

$50,000 to $74,999.......................................... 19.8 3.5 6.8 3.6 3.8 2.1

$75,000 to $99,999.......................................... 10.6 1.0 4.2 2.3 1.9 1.2

$100,000 or More............................................. 14.2 1.2 5.2 2.9 2.8 2.1

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent........................................... 16.6 5.9 3.5 2.0 2.2 3.1

100 to 150 Percent.......................................... 12.9 4.2 2.5 2.5 1.9 1.8

Above 150 Percent.......................................... 81.5 19.9 28.9 13.9 11.8 7.1

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes.................................................................. 38.6 13.1 8.4 5.8 5.1 6.2

No.................................................................... 72.5 17.0 26.4 12.6 10.7 5.8

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................ 97.5 24.4 31.1 16.6 14.3 11.1

Some Paid, Some in Rent................................ 4.7 2.2 1.1 0.6 0.5 0.3

All Incuded in Rent........................................... 7.6 2.9 2.2 1.1 0.8 0.5

Other Method................................................... 1.3 0.6 0.3 Q 0.2 Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years................................................ 5.5 1.2 1.7 1.4 0.8 0.4

25 to 34 Years................................................. 18.2 3.0 3.9 3.3 4.4 3.5

35 to 44 Years................................................. 22.2 3.2 3.9 4.3 5.9 5.0

45 to 54 Years................................................. 23.3 5.4 6.7 5.6 3.6 2.0

55 to 64 Years................................................. 18.0 5.3 8.6 2.4 0.8 0.8

65 to 74 Years................................................. 12.3 5.0 5.9 1.0 Q 0.3

75 Years or More............................................. 11.7 7.0 4.1 0.5 Q Q

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes.................................................................. 26.9 12.0 10.6 2.4 0.7 1.1

No.................................................................... 84.2 18.0 24.2 16.0 15.1 10.9

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes.................................................................. 15.0 N 0.6 3.6 5.2 5.6

No.................................................................... 96.1 30.0 34.2 14.8 10.6 6.3

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes.................................................................. 28.1 N 1.7 6.7 10.1 9.6

No.................................................................... 83.0 30.0 33.1 11.7 5.8 2.4

Household Characteristics

Table HC6.3 Household Characteristics by Number of Household Members, 2005

5 or More 

Members

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

1

 Member

2

 Members

3

 Members

4

 Members

Number of Households With --

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Table HC6.3 Household Characteristics by Number of Household Members, 2005

5 or More 

Members

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

1

 Member

2

 Members

3

 Members

4

 Members

Number of Households With --

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................. 14.8 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.7

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................... 96.3 27.9 32.2 15.4 12.5 8.3

Race of Householder2, 3

White............................................................... 79.1 22.7 27.7 12.4 10.0 6.4

Hispanic....................................................... 5.0 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.0 1.1

Non-Hispanic................................................ 74.1 21.8 26.8 11.2 9.0 5.2

Black................................................................ 13.4 4.2 3.1 2.6 1.9 1.6

Hispanic....................................................... 0.3 QQQQQ

Non-Hispanic................................................ 13.1 4.1 3.1 2.5 1.8 1.5

Asian............................................................... 3.3 0.5 0.9 0.5 0.6 0.8

Multi-Racial...................................................... 1.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2 Q

Other............................................................... 7.1 1.4 1.6 1.3 1.5 1.2

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic).... 6.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

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Total.............................................................. 111.1 26.7 28.8 20.6 13.1 22.0 16.6 38.6

Household Size

1 Person..................................................... 30.0 13.5 8.5 4.3 2.0 1.8 5.9 13.1

2 Persons................................................... 34.8 6.0 8.8 7.3 4.4 8.4 3.5 8.4

3 Persons................................................... 18.4 3.1 4.7 3.4 2.5 4.6 2.0 5.8

4 Persons................................................... 15.9 2.2 3.5 3.3 2.7 4.3 2.2 5.1

5 Persons................................................... 7.9 1.1 2.1 1.5 1.1 2.1 1.7 3.7

6 or More Persons...................................... 4.1 0.9 1.2 0.8 0.4 0.9 1.4 2.5

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent..................................... 16.6 15.6 1.1 N N N 16.6 16.6

100 to 150 Percent..................................... 12.9 7.8 5.0 Q N N N 12.9

Above 150 Percent..................................... 81.5 3.3 22.8 20.4 13.1 22.0 N 9.0

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes............................................................. 38.6 26.0 11.6 1.0 Q N 16.6 38.6

No.............................................................. 72.5 0.7 17.2 19.6 13.0 22.0 N N

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household........................... 97.5 20.1 25.3 19.0 12.3 20.8 12.2 30.5

Some Paid, Some in Rent.......................... 4.7 2.8 1.1 0.4 Q 0.3 1.9 3.3

All Incuded in Rent..................................... 7.6 3.1 2.1 1.1 0.5 0.8 2.0 3.9

Other Method............................................. 1.3 0.7 0.3 Q Q Q 0.6 0.9

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years.......................................... 5.5 2.3 1.7 1.0 0.4 Q 1.6 3.1

25 to 34 Years............................................ 18.2 3.4 4.8 3.7 2.5 3.7 3.1 6.4

35 to 44 Years............................................ 22.2 3.6 5.7 4.6 2.8 5.5 2.9 7.3

45 to 54 Years............................................ 23.3 3.8 4.9 4.3 3.4 6.9 2.3 5.5

55 to 64 Years............................................ 18.0 3.7 4.4 3.6 2.3 4.1 1.8 4.9

65 to 74 Years............................................ 12.3 4.2 3.6 2.1 1.3 1.1 2.4 4.9

75 Years or More........................................ 11.7 5.7 3.7 1.2 0.5 0.5 2.5 6.4

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes............................................................. 26.9 10.5 8.1 4.0 2.2 2.1 5.3 12.2

No.............................................................. 84.2 16.3 20.7 16.5 10.9 19.8 11.3 26.3

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes............................................................. 15.0 3.1 4.2 2.8 1.9 3.1 3.4 7.1

No.............................................................. 96.1 23.7 24.6 17.8 11.1 18.9 13.2 31.5

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes............................................................. 28.1 4.6 7.2 5.2 3.9 7.2 4.9 11.3

No.............................................................. 83.0 22.1 21.6 15.4 9.1 14.8 11.8 27.3

Below 

Poverty 

Line

Eligible for 

Federal 

Assistance $80,000 or 1

More

Table HC7.3 Household Characteristics by Household Income, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Less than 

$20,000

$20,000 to 

$39,999

$40,000 to 

$59,999

$60,000 to 

$79,999

2005 Household Income

Household Characteristics

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Below 

Poverty 

Line

Eligible for 

Federal 

Assistance $80,000 or 1

More

Table HC7.3 Household Characteristics by Household Income, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Less than 

$20,000

$20,000 to 

$39,999

$40,000 to 

$59,999

$60,000 to 

$79,999

2005 Household Income

Household Characteristics

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent....................................... 14.8 5.0 4.4 2.1 1.7 1.6 4.3 8.6

Non-Hispanic Descent................................ 96.3 21.7 24.4 18.4 11.4 20.3 12.4 29.9

Race of Householder2, 3

White.......................................................... 79.1 15.9 20.0 15.2 10.1 18.0 8.6 22.4

Hispanic.................................................. 5.0 1.7 1.6 0.6 0.7 0.4 1.5 3.0

Non-Hispanic.......................................... 74.1 14.1 18.5 14.5 9.4 17.6 7.1 19.4

Black.......................................................... 13.4 5.5 3.6 2.1 1.1 1.1 3.8 7.4

Hispanic.................................................. 0.3 Q Q Q Q Q Q 0.2

Non-Hispanic.......................................... 13.1 5.4 3.5 2.1 1.1 1.1 3.8 7.2

Asian.......................................................... 3.3 0.4 0.8 1.0 0.3 0.8 0.3 0.8

Multi-Racial................................................ 1.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 Q Q 0.2 0.5

Other.......................................................... 7.1 2.0 2.1 1.2 0.7 1.1 1.4 3.4

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic 6.9 2.6 1.9 0.8 0.7 0.9 2.2 4.0

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

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Total................................................................................... 111.1 47.1 19.0 22.7 22.3

Household Size

1 Person.......................................................................... 30.0 14.7 5.1 5.1 5.1

2 Persons........................................................................ 34.8 12.8 6.1 7.5 8.5

3 Persons........................................................................ 18.4 7.6 3.0 3.8 3.9

4 Persons........................................................................ 15.9 6.8 2.6 3.3 3.1

5 Persons........................................................................ 7.9 3.3 1.5 2.1 1.0

6 or More Persons........................................................... 4.1 1.9 0.7 0.8 0.7

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................................. 9.9 5.2 1.6 1.2 1.9

$10,000 to $14,999.......................................................... 8.5 4.5 1.6 0.8 1.6

$15,000 to $19,999.......................................................... 8.4 4.1 1.3 0.9 2.1

$20,000 to $29,999.......................................................... 15.1 6.8 3.0 2.2 3.2

$30,000 to $39,999.......................................................... 13.6 6.4 2.4 2.1 2.8

$40,000 to $49,999.......................................................... 11.0 4.6 2.1 2.3 2.0

$50,000 to $74,999.......................................................... 19.8 7.3 3.7 5.0 3.8

$75,000 to $99,999.......................................................... 10.6 3.2 1.7 3.1 2.6

$100,000 or More............................................................ 14.2 5.0 1.8 5.1 2.3

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................................... 16.6 8.9 2.6 1.6 3.5

100 to 150 Percent.......................................................... 12.9 6.2 2.3 1.6 2.9

Above 150 Percent.......................................................... 81.5 32.0 14.1 19.5 16.0

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes.................................................................................. 38.6 18.9 7.3 4.6 7.8

No................................................................................... 72.5 28.2 11.7 18.1 14.6

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................................ 97.5 38.9 16.6 20.8 21.3

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................................... 4.7 3.1 0.8 0.6 Q

All Incuded in Rent.......................................................... 7.6 4.6 1.3 1.1 0.6

Other Method.................................................................. 1.3 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.3

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................................... 5.5 3.6 0.7 0.6 0.5

25 to 34 Years................................................................. 18.2 8.9 3.3 3.5 2.6

35 to 44 Years................................................................. 22.2 9.5 3.4 4.9 4.4

45 to 54 Years................................................................. 23.3 9.2 3.8 5.0 5.2

55 to 64 Years................................................................. 18.0 6.7 2.7 4.3 4.2

65 to 74 Years................................................................. 12.3 4.5 2.2 2.6 3.0

75 Years or More............................................................. 11.7 4.7 2.8 1.8 2.4

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 26.9 10.7 5.4 4.8 6.0

No................................................................................... 84.2 36.4 13.5 17.9 16.4

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 15.0 7.0 2.6 3.2 2.3

No................................................................................... 96.1 40.1 16.4 19.5 20.1

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 28.1 11.6 4.9 6.3 5.3

No................................................................................... 83.0 35.5 14.1 16.4 17.0

Table HC8.3 Household Characteristics by Urban/Rural Location, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing

Units 

Household Characteristics (millions)

Urban/Rural Location

(as Self-Reported)

City Town Surburbs Rural

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Table HC8.3 Household Characteristics by Urban/Rural Location, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing

Units 

Household Characteristics (millions)

Urban/Rural Location

(as Self-Reported)

City Town Surburbs Rural

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................................ 14.8 9.2 2.2 1.5 1.9

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................................... 96.3 37.9 16.8 21.1 20.5

Race of Householder2, 3

White............................................................................... 79.1 28.3 14.7 17.1 18.9

Hispanic....................................................................... 5.0 3.0 0.7 0.5 0.8

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 74.1 25.4 14.0 16.7 18.1

Black............................................................................... 13.4 7.8 1.6 2.3 1.7

Hispanic....................................................................... 0.3 0.2 Q N Q

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 13.1 7.5 1.6 2.3 1.6

Asian............................................................................... 3.3 2.0 0.4 0.9 Q

Multi-Racial..................................................................... 1.3 0.8 0.2 Q Q

Other............................................................................... 7.1 3.9 0.9 1.4 0.8

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic).................... 6.9 4.3 1.0 0.7 0.8

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

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Total......................................................................... 111.1 10.9 26.1 27.3 24.0 22.8

Household Size

1 Person................................................................ 30.0 2.6 7.9 7.3 6.5 5.8

2 Persons.............................................................. 34.8 4.3 7.7 8.2 7.1 7.5

3 Persons.............................................................. 18.4 1.8 4.2 4.8 3.9 3.7

4 Persons.............................................................. 15.9 1.2 3.7 4.0 3.9 2.9

5 Persons.............................................................. 7.9 0.7 1.8 2.0 1.4 2.0

6 or More Persons................................................. 4.1 0.3 0.8 1.0 1.1 0.8

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999................................................... 9.9 0.4 2.8 2.4 2.2 2.1

$10,000 to $14,999................................................ 8.5 0.9 2.0 2.3 1.7 1.6

$15,000 to $19,999................................................ 8.4 0.7 2.3 1.8 1.6 1.9

$20,000 to $29,999................................................ 15.1 1.3 4.0 3.9 3.0 3.0

$30,000 to $39,999................................................ 13.6 1.2 3.0 3.6 2.5 3.4

$40,000 to $49,999................................................ 11.0 1.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 2.2

$50,000 to $74,999................................................ 19.8 2.2 4.5 4.4 4.5 4.2

$75,000 to $99,999................................................ 10.6 1.4 2.6 2.9 2.0 1.7

$100,000 or More.................................................. 14.2 1.7 2.7 3.7 3.5 2.7

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent................................................. 16.6 1.0 4.2 4.2 3.7 3.5

100 to 150 Percent................................................ 12.9 1.2 2.9 3.2 2.8 2.8

Above 150 Percent................................................ 81.5 8.7 19.0 19.9 17.4 16.5

Eligible for Federal Assistance2

Yes........................................................................ 38.6 3.2 10.4 9.8 7.4 7.8

No.......................................................................... 72.5 7.7 15.7 17.5 16.6 15.0

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household...................................... 97.5 9.9 22.1 22.6 21.6 21.4

Some Paid, Some in Rent..................................... 4.7 0.3 1.2 1.9 0.6 0.7

All Incuded in Rent................................................. 7.6 0.6 2.4 2.6 1.5 0.5

Other Method......................................................... 1.3 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years...................................................... 5.5 0.5 1.3 1.4 0.9 1.4

25 to 34 Years....................................................... 18.2 1.6 4.5 4.3 4.0 3.8

35 to 44 Years....................................................... 22.2 1.8 5.3 5.6 5.1 4.4

45 to 54 Years....................................................... 23.3 2.5 5.2 6.1 5.0 4.4

55 to 64 Years....................................................... 18.0 1.9 3.9 4.1 4.2 3.8

65 to 74 Years....................................................... 12.3 1.3 2.8 2.9 2.5 2.8

75 Years or More................................................... 11.7 1.3 3.1 2.8 2.3 2.2

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes........................................................................ 26.9 2.6 6.3 6.7 5.5 5.8

No.......................................................................... 84.2 8.3 19.8 20.6 18.5 17.0

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes........................................................................ 15.0 1.3 3.6 3.5 3.1 3.5

No.......................................................................... 96.1 9.6 22.5 23.8 20.9 19.3

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes........................................................................ 28.1 2.5 6.3 7.2 6.5 5.6

No.......................................................................... 83.0 8.4 19.8 20.1 17.5 17.2

Table HC9.3 Household Characteristics by Climate Zone, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Climate Zone1

2,000 CDD 

or More

and Less 

than 4,000 

Household Characteristics HDD

Less than 2,000 CDD and --

Greater than 

7,000 HDD

5,500 to 

7,000 HDD

4,000 to 

5,499 HDD

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Less than 

4,000 HDD

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Table HC9.3 Household Characteristics by Climate Zone, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Climate Zone1

2,000 CDD 

or More

and Less 

than 4,000 

Household Characteristics HDD

Less than 2,000 CDD and --

Greater than 

7,000 HDD

5,500 to 

7,000 HDD

4,000 to 

5,499 HDD

Housing 

Units 

(millions)

Less than 

4,000 HDD

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent................................................... 14.8 0.3 2.7 3.6 4.1 4.1

Non-Hispanic Descent........................................... 96.3 10.6 23.4 23.7 19.9 18.7

Race of Householder3,4

White..................................................................... 79.1 10.0 20.4 19.0 14.6 15.1

Hispanic............................................................. 5.0 Q 0.8 1.0 1.6 1.6

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 74.1 9.9 19.6 18.0 13.1 13.5

Black..................................................................... 13.4 Q 2.1 4.0 3.7 3.5

Hispanic............................................................. 0.3 Q Q Q Q Q

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 13.1 Q 2.0 3.9 3.6 3.4

Asian..................................................................... 3.3 Q 0.5 0.6 1.4 0.6

Multi-Racial............................................................ 1.3 Q 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.3

Other..................................................................... 7.1 0.4 1.5 1.3 2.5 1.5

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic).......... 6.9 Q 1.4 2.2 1.4 1.9

 1. One of five climatically distinct areas, determined according to the 30-year average (1971-2000) of the annual heating and cooling 

degree-days. For this report, the heating or cooling degree-days are a measure of how cold or how hot a location is over a period of one 

year, relative to a base temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. A household is assigned to a climate zone according to the 30-year 

average annual degree-days for an appropriate nearby weather station.

 2. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 3. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 4. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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Total................................................................................... 111.1 20.6 25.6 40.7 24.2

Household Size

1 Person.......................................................................... 30.0 5.5 7.3 11.5 5.7

2 Persons........................................................................ 34.8 6.5 8.4 12.5 7.4

3 Persons........................................................................ 18.4 3.4 4.1 7.0 3.9

4 Persons........................................................................ 15.9 3.0 3.2 5.6 4.0

5 Persons........................................................................ 7.9 1.4 1.8 2.9 1.7

6 or More Persons........................................................... 4.1 0.7 0.7 1.2 1.5

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................................. 9.9 1.9 2.3 4.1 1.6

$10,000 to $14,999.......................................................... 8.5 1.8 2.0 3.1 1.6

$15,000 to $19,999.......................................................... 8.4 1.2 2.3 3.4 1.4

$20,000 to $29,999.......................................................... 15.1 3.3 3.3 5.5 3.0

$30,000 to $39,999.......................................................... 13.6 2.1 3.2 5.6 2.7

$40,000 to $49,999.......................................................... 11.0 1.8 2.5 4.5 2.2

$50,000 to $74,999.......................................................... 19.8 3.5 4.5 6.7 5.1

$75,000 to $99,999.......................................................... 10.6 2.5 2.5 3.0 2.6

$100,000 or More............................................................ 14.2 2.5 3.0 4.7 4.0

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................................... 16.6 3.2 3.5 6.5 3.4

100 to 150 Percent.......................................................... 12.9 2.1 3.0 5.2 2.5

Above 150 Percent.......................................................... 81.5 15.2 19.1 29.0 18.2

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes.................................................................................. 38.6 8.1 9.4 13.9 7.2

No................................................................................... 72.5 12.5 16.2 26.9 16.9

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................................ 97.5 16.1 22.8 37.6 21.1

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................................... 4.7 1.6 0.8 1.5 0.8

All Incuded in Rent.......................................................... 7.6 2.7 1.7 1.2 1.9

Other Method.................................................................. 1.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................................... 5.5 0.9 1.4 2.2 0.9

25 to 34 Years................................................................. 18.2 3.2 4.1 6.5 4.4

35 to 44 Years................................................................. 22.2 4.0 4.9 8.5 4.8

45 to 54 Years................................................................. 23.3 4.2 5.5 8.1 5.4

55 to 64 Years................................................................. 18.0 3.0 4.2 6.6 4.2

65 to 74 Years................................................................. 12.3 2.5 2.7 4.6 2.5

75 Years or More............................................................. 11.7 2.7 2.8 4.2 1.9

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 26.9 5.8 5.9 9.8 5.4

No................................................................................... 84.2 14.8 19.7 30.9 18.8

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 15.0 2.6 3.2 5.5 3.7

No................................................................................... 96.1 18.0 22.4 35.2 20.4

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 28.1 4.8 6.3 10.2 6.9

No................................................................................... 83.0 15.8 19.3 30.6 17.3

Table HC10.3 Household Characteristics by U.S. Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing

Units 

(millions)

U.S. Census Region

Household Characteristics Northeast Midwest South West

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Table HC10.3 Household Characteristics by U.S. Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing

Units 

(millions)

U.S. Census Region

Household Characteristics Northeast Midwest South West

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................................ 14.8 3.3 0.9 4.9 5.8

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................................... 96.3 17.3 24.7 35.8 18.4

Race of Householder2, 3

White............................................................................... 79.1 14.7 21.0 27.4 16.0

Hispanic....................................................................... 5.0 0.8 Q 2.1 2.1

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 74.1 13.9 20.9 25.4 13.9

Black............................................................................... 13.4 2.3 2.3 7.8 1.1

Hispanic....................................................................... 0.3 Q N Q Q

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 13.1 2.1 2.3 7.7 1.0

Asian............................................................................... 3.3 0.5 0.5 0.6 1.7

Multi-Racial..................................................................... 1.3 Q 0.3 0.4 0.5

Other............................................................................... 7.1 1.1 1.0 2.3 2.6

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic).................... 6.9 2.0 0.5 2.2 2.3

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables
Total......................................................................... 111.1 20.6 15.1 5.5

Household Size

1 Person............................................................... 30.0 5.5 3.8 1.7

2 Persons.............................................................. 34.8 6.5 4.8 1.7

3 Persons.............................................................. 18.4 3.4 2.4 1.1

4 Persons.............................................................. 15.9 3.0 2.4 0.7

5 Persons.............................................................. 7.9 1.4 1.2 0.2

6 or More Persons................................................. 4.1 0.7 0.6 0.1

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999.................................................. 9.9 1.9 1.4 0.5

$10,000 to $14,999............................................... 8.5 1.8 1.4 0.4

$15,000 to $19,999............................................... 8.4 1.2 0.9 0.4

$20,000 to $29,999............................................... 15.1 3.3 2.6 0.8

$30,000 to $39,999............................................... 13.6 2.1 1.5 0.6

$40,000 to $49,999............................................... 11.0 1.8 1.3 0.5

$50,000 to $74,999............................................... 19.8 3.5 2.4 1.0

$75,000 to $99,999............................................... 10.6 2.5 1.8 0.7

$100,000 or More.................................................. 14.2 2.5 1.8 0.6

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent................................................ 16.6 3.2 2.5 0.7

100 to 150 Percent................................................ 12.9 2.1 1.6 0.5

Above 150 Percent................................................ 81.5 15.2 11.0 4.2

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes....................................................................... 38.6 8.1 5.8 2.3

No......................................................................... 72.5 12.5 9.3 3.2

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household...................................... 97.5 16.1 11.6 4.4

Some Paid, Some in Rent..................................... 4.7 1.6 1.2 0.3

All Incuded in Rent................................................ 7.6 2.7 2.0 0.7

Other Method........................................................ 1.3 0.3 0.2 Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years..................................................... 5.5 0.9 0.7 0.2

25 to 34 Years....................................................... 18.2 3.2 2.5 0.8

35 to 44 Years....................................................... 22.2 4.0 2.8 1.2

45 to 54 Years....................................................... 23.3 4.2 2.9 1.3

55 to 64 Years....................................................... 18.0 3.0 2.3 0.7

65 to 74 Years....................................................... 12.3 2.5 1.9 0.6

75 Years or More.................................................. 11.7 2.7 2.0 0.7

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes....................................................................... 26.9 5.8 4.4 1.4

No......................................................................... 84.2 14.8 10.7 4.0

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes....................................................................... 15.0 2.6 2.0 0.6

No......................................................................... 96.1 18.0 13.1 4.9

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes....................................................................... 28.1 4.8 3.5 1.2

No......................................................................... 83.0 15.8 11.6 4.2

Table HC11.3 Household Characteristics by Northeast Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics Middle Atlantic New England

Northeast Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Census Division

Total

Northeast

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Table HC11.3 Household Characteristics by Northeast Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics Middle Atlantic New England

Northeast Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Census Division

Total

Northeast

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent.................................................. 14.8 3.3 2.8 0.5

Non-Hispanic Descent.......................................... 96.3 17.3 12.3 5.0

Race of Householder2, 3

White.................................................................... 79.1 14.7 10.2 4.5

Hispanic............................................................ 5.0 0.8 0.6 0.2

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 74.1 13.9 9.6 4.4

Black..................................................................... 13.4 2.3 2.0 0.3

Hispanic............................................................ 0.3 Q Q Q

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 13.1 2.1 1.8 0.3

Asian..................................................................... 3.3 0.5 0.3 Q

Multi-Racial........................................................... 1.3 Q Q Q

Other..................................................................... 7.1 1.1 0.9 0.2

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic)......... 6.9 2.0 1.7 0.2

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables
Total......................................................................... 111.1 25.6 17.7 7.9

Household Size

1 Person............................................................... 30.0 7.3 5.0 2.3

2 Persons.............................................................. 34.8 8.4 5.7 2.7

3 Persons.............................................................. 18.4 4.1 3.0 1.1

4 Persons.............................................................. 15.9 3.2 2.2 1.0

5 Persons.............................................................. 7.9 1.8 1.4 0.4

6 or More Persons................................................. 4.1 0.7 0.4 0.3

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999.................................................. 9.9 2.3 1.8 0.5

$10,000 to $14,999............................................... 8.5 2.0 1.4 0.6

$15,000 to $19,999............................................... 8.4 2.3 1.6 0.7

$20,000 to $29,999............................................... 15.1 3.3 2.3 1.1

$30,000 to $39,999............................................... 13.6 3.2 2.0 1.2

$40,000 to $49,999............................................... 11.0 2.5 1.7 0.8

$50,000 to $74,999............................................... 19.8 4.5 3.2 1.4

$75,000 to $99,999............................................... 10.6 2.5 1.7 0.7

$100,000 or More.................................................. 14.2 3.0 2.2 0.8

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent................................................ 16.6 3.5 2.6 0.9

100 to 150 Percent................................................ 12.9 3.0 2.1 0.9

Above 150 Percent................................................ 81.5 19.1 13.1 6.1

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes....................................................................... 38.6 9.4 6.8 2.6

No......................................................................... 72.5 16.2 10.9 5.3

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household...................................... 97.5 22.8 15.7 7.1

Some Paid, Some in Rent..................................... 4.7 0.8 0.5 0.3

All Incuded in Rent................................................ 7.6 1.7 1.3 0.4

Other Method........................................................ 1.3 0.3 0.2 Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years..................................................... 5.5 1.4 0.9 0.5

25 to 34 Years....................................................... 18.2 4.1 2.6 1.5

35 to 44 Years....................................................... 22.2 4.9 3.8 1.1

45 to 54 Years....................................................... 23.3 5.5 3.8 1.7

55 to 64 Years....................................................... 18.0 4.2 2.9 1.2

65 to 74 Years....................................................... 12.3 2.7 1.7 1.0

75 Years or More.................................................. 11.7 2.8 1.9 0.9

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes....................................................................... 26.9 5.9 3.9 2.0

No......................................................................... 84.2 19.7 13.9 5.8

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes....................................................................... 15.0 3.2 2.4 0.8

No......................................................................... 96.1 22.4 15.4 7.0

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes....................................................................... 28.1 6.3 4.5 1.8

No......................................................................... 83.0 19.3 13.3 6.1

Table HC12.3 Household Characteristics by Midwest Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics East North Central West North Central

Midwest Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Census Division

Total

Midwest

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Table HC12.3 Household Characteristics by Midwest Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics East North Central West North Central

Midwest Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Census Division

Total

Midwest

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent.................................................. 14.8 0.9 0.7 0.2

Non-Hispanic Descent.......................................... 96.3 24.7 17.1 7.6

Race of Householder2, 3

White.................................................................... 79.1 21.0 14.2 6.8

Hispanic............................................................ 5.0 Q Q Q

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 74.1 20.9 14.1 6.8

Black..................................................................... 13.4 2.3 1.9 0.4

Hispanic............................................................ 0.3 N N N

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 13.1 2.3 1.9 0.4

Asian..................................................................... 3.3 0.5 Q 0.3

Multi-Racial........................................................... 1.3 0.3 Q Q

Other..................................................................... 7.1 1.0 0.9 Q

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic)......... 6.9 0.5 0.3 Q

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Energy Information Administration

2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables
Total................................................................................... 111.1 40.7 21.7 6.9 12.1

Household Size

1 Person.......................................................................... 30.0 11.5 6.2 2.1 3.2

2 Persons........................................................................ 34.8 12.5 6.5 2.1 3.9

3 Persons........................................................................ 18.4 7.0 4.0 1.1 1.8

4 Persons........................................................................ 15.9 5.6 2.9 1.2 1.5

5 Persons........................................................................ 7.9 2.9 1.5 0.3 1.1

6 or More Persons........................................................... 4.1 1.2 0.5 Q 0.6

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................................. 9.9 4.1 2.1 0.6 1.4

$10,000 to $14,999.......................................................... 8.5 3.1 1.5 0.6 1.0

$15,000 to $19,999.......................................................... 8.4 3.4 1.6 0.9 1.0

$20,000 to $29,999.......................................................... 15.1 5.5 2.7 1.0 1.7

$30,000 to $39,999.......................................................... 13.6 5.6 3.0 1.2 1.5

$40,000 to $49,999.......................................................... 11.0 4.5 2.4 0.8 1.2

$50,000 to $74,999.......................................................... 19.8 6.7 3.5 0.9 2.3

$75,000 to $99,999.......................................................... 10.6 3.0 1.9 0.3 0.8

$100,000 or More............................................................ 14.2 4.7 2.9 0.6 1.2

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................................... 16.6 6.5 3.2 1.1 2.2

100 to 150 Percent.......................................................... 12.9 5.2 2.7 1.0 1.6

Above 150 Percent.......................................................... 81.5 29.0 15.8 4.8 8.3

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes.................................................................................. 38.6 13.9 7.3 2.1 4.4

No................................................................................... 72.5 26.9 14.4 4.8 7.7

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................................ 97.5 37.6 19.8 6.5 11.2

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................................... 4.7 1.5 0.9 Q 0.4

All Incuded in Rent.......................................................... 7.6 1.2 0.9 Q Q

Other Method.................................................................. 1.3 0.4 0.1 Q Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................................... 5.5 2.2 1.1 0.4 0.7

25 to 34 Years................................................................. 18.2 6.5 3.4 1.2 1.9

35 to 44 Years................................................................. 22.2 8.5 4.3 1.4 2.7

45 to 54 Years................................................................. 23.3 8.1 4.4 1.2 2.5

55 to 64 Years................................................................. 18.0 6.6 3.7 1.3 1.6

65 to 74 Years................................................................. 12.3 4.6 2.1 0.8 1.7

75 Years or More............................................................. 11.7 4.2 2.6 0.6 1.1

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 26.9 9.8 5.1 1.7 2.9

No................................................................................... 84.2 30.9 16.6 5.2 9.2

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 15.0 5.5 2.6 1.0 1.8

No................................................................................... 96.1 35.2 19.1 5.9 10.3

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 28.1 10.2 5.3 1.7 3.2

No................................................................................... 83.0 30.6 16.4 5.2 9.0

Census Division

Total 

South

Table HC13.3 Household Characteristics by South Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics South Atlantic East South 

Central

West South 

Central

South Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

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Census Division

Total 

South

Table HC13.3 Household Characteristics by South Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics South Atlantic East South 

Central

West South 

Central

South Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................................ 14.8 4.9 2.5 0.2 2.2

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................................... 96.3 35.8 19.2 6.7 9.9

Race of Householder2, 3

White............................................................................... 79.1 27.4 14.2 5.4 7.7

Hispanic....................................................................... 5.0 2.1 1.1 Q 0.8

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 74.1 25.4 13.1 5.4 6.9

Black............................................................................... 13.4 7.8 4.8 1.1 1.9

Hispanic....................................................................... 0.3 Q Q Q N

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 13.1 7.7 4.7 1.1 1.9

Asian............................................................................... 3.3 0.6 0.3 Q Q

Multi-Racial..................................................................... 1.3 0.4 Q Q Q

Other............................................................................... 7.1 2.3 1.2 Q 1.0

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic).................... 6.9 2.2 1.0 Q 1.0

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

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2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables
Total......................................................................... 111.1 24.2 7.6 16.6

Household Size

1 Person............................................................... 30.0 5.7 1.5 4.2

2 Persons.............................................................. 34.8 7.4 2.9 4.5

3 Persons.............................................................. 18.4 3.9 1.2 2.7

4 Persons.............................................................. 15.9 4.0 1.1 2.9

5 Persons.............................................................. 7.9 1.7 0.5 1.3

6 or More Persons................................................. 4.1 1.5 0.4 1.1

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999.................................................. 9.9 1.6 0.4 1.2

$10,000 to $14,999............................................... 8.5 1.6 0.4 1.2

$15,000 to $19,999............................................... 8.4 1.4 0.5 0.9

$20,000 to $29,999............................................... 15.1 3.0 1.0 1.9

$30,000 to $39,999............................................... 13.6 2.7 0.9 1.7

$40,000 to $49,999............................................... 11.0 2.2 0.7 1.5

$50,000 to $74,999............................................... 19.8 5.1 1.6 3.5

$75,000 to $99,999............................................... 10.6 2.6 0.9 1.7

$100,000 or More.................................................. 14.2 4.0 1.1 3.0

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent................................................ 16.6 3.4 0.9 2.5

100 to 150 Percent................................................ 12.9 2.5 0.7 1.8

Above 150 Percent................................................ 81.5 18.2 5.9 12.3

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes....................................................................... 38.6 7.2 2.1 5.2

No......................................................................... 72.5 16.9 5.5 11.5

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household...................................... 97.5 21.1 6.9 14.3

Some Paid, Some in Rent..................................... 4.7 0.8 0.3 0.5

All Incuded in Rent................................................ 7.6 1.9 0.3 1.6

Other Method........................................................ 1.3 0.3 Q 0.3

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years..................................................... 5.5 0.9 0.4 0.6

25 to 34 Years....................................................... 18.2 4.4 1.3 3.0

35 to 44 Years....................................................... 22.2 4.8 1.4 3.4

45 to 54 Years....................................................... 23.3 5.4 1.6 3.8

55 to 64 Years....................................................... 18.0 4.2 1.5 2.7

65 to 74 Years....................................................... 12.3 2.5 0.7 1.8

75 Years or More.................................................. 11.7 1.9 0.6 1.3

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes....................................................................... 26.9 5.4 1.6 3.8

No......................................................................... 84.2 18.8 6.0 12.8

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes....................................................................... 15.0 3.7 1.1 2.6

No......................................................................... 96.1 20.4 6.5 14.0

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes....................................................................... 28.1 6.9 1.9 5.0

No......................................................................... 83.0 17.3 5.6 11.7

Table HC14.3 Household Characteristics by West Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics Mountain Pacific

West Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Census Division

Total

West

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Table HC14.3 Household Characteristics by West Census Region, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Household Characteristics Mountain Pacific

West Census Region

U.S.

Housing

Units

(millions)

Census Division

Total

West

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent.................................................. 14.8 5.8 1.7 4.1

Non-Hispanic Descent.......................................... 96.3 18.4 5.9 12.5

Race of Householder2, 3

White.................................................................... 79.1 16.0 5.9 10.1

Hispanic............................................................ 5.0 2.1 0.7 1.4

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 74.1 13.9 5.2 8.7

Black..................................................................... 13.4 1.1 Q 0.9

Hispanic............................................................ 0.3 Q N Q

Non-Hispanic..................................................... 13.1 1.0 Q 0.8

Asian..................................................................... 3.3 1.7 Q 1.6

Multi-Racial........................................................... 1.3 0.5 Q 0.4

Other..................................................................... 7.1 2.6 0.6 2.0

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic)......... 6.9 2.3 0.6 1.6

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Energy Information Administration

2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables
Total................................................................................... 111.1 7.1 7.0 8.0 12.1

Household Size

1 Person.......................................................................... 30.0 1.8 1.9 2.0 3.2

2 Persons........................................................................ 34.8 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.2

3 Persons........................................................................ 18.4 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.8

4 Persons........................................................................ 15.9 1.0 0.9 1.0 2.3

5 Persons........................................................................ 7.9 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.9

6 or More Persons........................................................... 4.1 0.4 Q 0.5 0.7

2005 Annual Household Income Category

Less than $9,999............................................................. 9.9 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.0

$10,000 to $14,999.......................................................... 8.5 0.8 0.4 0.6 0.7

$15,000 to $19,999.......................................................... 8.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6

$20,000 to $29,999.......................................................... 15.1 1.0 0.7 1.0 1.4

$30,000 to $39,999.......................................................... 13.6 0.8 1.2 1.0 1.2

$40,000 to $49,999.......................................................... 11.0 0.6 0.6 0.7 1.1

$50,000 to $74,999.......................................................... 19.8 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.7

$75,000 to $99,999.......................................................... 10.6 0.8 0.5 0.6 1.2

$100,000 or More............................................................ 14.2 0.8 1.0 1.0 2.2

Income Relative to Poverty Line

Below 100 Percent.......................................................... 16.6 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.7

100 to 150 Percent.......................................................... 12.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3

Above 150 Percent.......................................................... 81.5 4.9 5.3 5.5 9.1

Eligible for Federal Assistance1

Yes.................................................................................. 38.6 2.7 2.3 3.1 3.5

No................................................................................... 72.5 4.4 4.7 4.9 8.6

Payment Method for Utility Bills

Some Paid by Household................................................ 97.5 4.6 6.6 7.4 10.3

Some Paid, Some in Rent............................................... 4.7 0.9 Q 0.3 0.4

All Incuded in Rent.......................................................... 7.6 1.5 Q Q 1.3

Other Method.................................................................. 1.3 Q N Q Q

Age of Householder

Under 25 Years............................................................... 5.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.4

25 to 34 Years................................................................. 18.2 1.3 0.9 1.4 2.2

35 to 44 Years................................................................. 22.2 1.3 1.4 1.9 2.7

45 to 54 Years................................................................. 23.3 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.8

55 to 64 Years................................................................. 18.0 1.1 1.3 1.0 1.9

65 to 74 Years................................................................. 12.3 1.0 0.6 0.9 1.2

75 Years or More............................................................. 11.7 0.9 0.9 0.6 0.9

Adults Age 65 or Older in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 26.9 2.1 1.8 1.8 2.6

No................................................................................... 84.2 5.1 5.2 6.2 9.4

Children Under Age 5 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 15.0 1.1 1.1 1.4 1.8

No................................................................................... 96.1 6.0 5.9 6.6 10.3

Children Age 5 to 16 in Household

Yes.................................................................................. 28.1 1.7 1.6 2.2 3.7

No................................................................................... 83.0 5.4 5.4 5.7 8.4

Table HC15.3 Household Characteristics by Four Most Populated States, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing

Units 

(millions)

Four Most Populated States

Household Characteristics New York Florida Texas California

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Table HC15.3 Household Characteristics by Four Most Populated States, 2005

 Million U.S. Housing Units

Housing

Units 

(millions)

Four Most Populated States

Household Characteristics New York Florida Texas California

Ethnic Origin of Householder

Hispanic Descent............................................................ 14.8 1.9 1.3 2.0 3.2

Non-Hispanic Descent..................................................... 96.3 5.2 5.7 6.0 8.9

Race of Householder2, 3

White............................................................................... 79.1 4.1 5.0 4.7 7.0

Hispanic....................................................................... 5.0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.1

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 74.1 3.8 4.4 4.0 5.9

Black............................................................................... 13.4 1.0 0.8 1.4 0.7

Hispanic....................................................................... 0.3 Q N N N

Non-Hispanic............................................................... 13.1 0.8 0.8 1.4 0.7

Asian............................................................................... 3.3 Q Q Q 1.3

Multi-Racial..................................................................... 1.3 N Q Q 0.3

Other............................................................................... 7.1 0.6 0.4 0.6 1.6

Undetermined (Race Reported as Hispanic).................... 6.9 1.3 0.7 1.0 1.2

 1. Below 150 percent of poverty line or 60 percent of median State income.

 2. Respondents were permitted to select more than one racial category to describe themselves.

 3. The "Other" category includes Native Americans, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander households. 

 Q = Data withheld either because the Relative Standard Error (RSE) was greater than 50 percent or fewer than 10 households were 

sampled.

 N = No cases in reporting sample.

 Notes: ● Because of rounding, data may not sum to totals. ● See Glossary for definition of terms used in these tables.

 Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Forms EIA-457 A, B, C of the 2005 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Energy Information Administration

2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Preliminary Housing Characteristics Tables