How are homes heated in Absecon, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Absecon, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Absecon, used by 78.4% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.7% heat with electricity.

5.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 78.4% (±5.3 points)
Electricity: 14.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.3%

Heating fuel in Absecon

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Absecon	Atlantic County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	78.4% (±5.3 points)	71.3%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.3% (±3.6 points)	5.2%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	14.7% (±4.6 points)	17.4%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.2% (±0.3 points)	2.9%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.0% (±1.0 points)	0.7%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.8 points)	1.0%	0.8%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Absecon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Atlantic County (5.2%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (6.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Absecon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Atlantic County (17.4%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (16.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Absecon

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Absecon
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Absecon	—	14.7% (±4.6 points)	—
Absecon Highlands	1.8 mi	5.0% (±4.8 points)	Lower
Pleasantville	2.7 mi	18.0% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Atlantic City	3.9 mi	34.4% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Pomona	4.4 mi	9.0% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Northfield	4.8 mi	4.6% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Galloway Township	4.8 mi	8.6% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Smithville	5.0 mi	8.3% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Ventnor City	5.7 mi	22.5% (±6.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Absecon Highlands, NJ (5.0%), Northfield, NJ (4.6%), Galloway Township, NJ (8.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Atlantic City, NJ (34.4%), Ventnor City, NJ (22.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Atlantic County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
6	Buena Borough	16.1% (±8.5 points)
7	Corbin City	14.8% (±8.9 points)
8	Hammonton Town	10.9% (±3.0 points)
9	Folsom Borough	10.6% (±4.1 points)
10	Pleasantville	6.2% (±2.5 points)
11	Buena Vista Township	6.1% (±3.5 points)
12	Absecon	5.3% (±3.6 points)
13	Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)	4.8% (±1.7 points)
14	Egg Harbor Township	4.5% (±1.3 points)
15	Galloway Township	4.4% (±1.5 points)
16	Northfield	3.7% (±1.9 points)
17	Linwood	2.8% (±1.6 points)
18	Margate City	1.5% (±1.1 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Absecon

What is the most common way to heat a home in Absecon?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Absecon, used by 78.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Absecon heat with oil?

5.3% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Absecon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Absecon have electric heat?

14.7% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Absecon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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