How are homes heated in Elk Township, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Elk Township, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk Township, used by 59.0% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.1% heat with electricity.

28.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 59.0% (±10.4 points)
Electricity: 2.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 28.2%

Heating fuel in Elk Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elk Township	Gloucester County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	59.0% (±10.4 points)	77.9%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	28.2% (±7.0 points)	8.2%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	2.1% (±2.6 points)	10.7%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.7% (±3.2 points)	1.8%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	4.9% (±4.9 points)	0.5%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.1% (±1.7 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.1%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.3%	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 Elk Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Gloucester County (8.2%).

It is also higher than in New Jersey (6.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Elk Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Gloucester County (10.7%).

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 Elk Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elk Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elk Township	—	2.1% (±2.6 points)	—
Glassboro Borough	3.5 mi	14.6% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Richwood	3.8 mi	0.9% (±1.5 points)	Not measurably different
Clayton Borough	4.4 mi	11.6% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Upper Pittsgrove Township	4.5 mi	6.9% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Mullica Hill	4.9 mi	13.8% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Elmer Borough	5.0 mi	8.8% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Harrison Township	5.1 mi	6.0% (±2.4 points)	Higher
Pitman Borough	5.1 mi	6.1% (±2.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glassboro Borough, NJ (14.6%), Clayton Borough, NJ (11.6%), Mullica Hill, NJ (13.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Greenwich Township (Gloucester County)	31.0% (±7.8 points)
2	Elk Township	28.2% (±7.0 points)
3	Paulsboro Borough	28.1% (±10.1 points)
4	Franklin Township (Gloucester County)	24.7% (±3.8 points)
5	Swedesboro Borough	19.1% (±8.8 points)
6	South Harrison Township	17.2% (±5.6 points)
7	National Park Borough	13.8% (±5.3 points)
8	Wenonah Borough	13.1% (±5.8 points)

Showing 8 of 24 places in Gloucester 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 Elk Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk Township, used by 59.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elk Township heat with oil?

28.2% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Elk Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elk Township have electric heat?

2.1% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Elk Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Gloucester 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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