Key takeaways
- 90 percent of U.S. households used LED bulbs in 2024.
- 37 percent used LEDs for all indoor lighting.
- A national lighting statistic does not document a unit's installed bulbs.
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2 cited sources
Last verified
2026-08-09
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Quick Overview
EIA reported that 90 percent of U.S. households used LED bulbs over other bulb types for indoor lighting in 2024. Thirty-seven percent reported using LEDs for all indoor lighting.
What the statistic measures
The result comes from the 2024 RECS and describes household-reported lighting use. It does not identify fixture compatibility, bulb condition, common-area lighting, or a property's replacement cost.
Rental operations application
Use a maintenance photo standard to record fixture and bulb condition during a turnover. Pair that record with the turnover photo log research to keep the image tied to the unit, date, and work order.
Common Mistakes
Do not estimate a unit's energy use from the 90 percent figure. Do not replace a working bulb solely to match a national statistic. Check lease, safety, fixture, and local requirements first.
Common Questions Answered
Does 90 percent mean every room used LEDs?
No. EIA separately reported the smaller 37 percent share for households using LEDs for all indoor lighting.
Can the result set a turnover budget?
No. Count fixtures, test them, and use current supplier and labor information for the property.
Source and limits
The EIA 2024 RECS microdata release is the source for the percentages. The figures describe survey responses and do not replace unit-level evidence.
Ready to apply the research?
Make lighting condition visible in the same evidence pack used for every turnover.