How are homes heated in Dorothy, NJ?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Dorothy, used by 57.1% (±19.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.8% heat with utility gas.
6.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 11.8% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 6.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 57.1%
Heating fuel in Dorothy
| Fuel used most | Dorothy | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.8% (±12.2 points) | 71.3% | 73.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 57.1% (±19.0 points) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.4% (±9.2 points) | 17.4% | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.6% (±8.9 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.4% (±8.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 3.7% (±5.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 8.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.9 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 Dorothy, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Atlantic County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (6.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Dorothy, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Atlantic County (17.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (16.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Dorothy
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy | — | 6.4% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Estell Manor | 4.6 mi | 16.7% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Vineland | 6.4 mi | 2.4% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | 7.3 mi | 19.6% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Mays Landing | 7.4 mi | 16.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista Township | 7.9 mi | 14.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maurice River Township | 9.1 mi | 17.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vineland | 9.8 mi | 11.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corbin City | 9.8 mi | 12.3% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ (19.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy | 57.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 2 | Sweetwater | 25.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 3 | East Vineland | 16.3% (±18.0 points) |
| 4 | Absecon Highlands | 11.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 5 | Mays Landing | 3.1% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | English Creek | 2.6% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 | Bargaintown | 0.9% (±1.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dorothy is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Weymouth Township, whose figures include it.
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 Dorothy
What is the most common way to heat a home in Dorothy?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Dorothy, used by 57.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Dorothy heat with oil?
57.1% (±19.0 points) of occupied homes in Dorothy use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Dorothy have electric heat?
6.4% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Dorothy heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Dorothy CDP, New Jersey (place:18040, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .