How are homes heated in Hi-nella Borough, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Hi-nella Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hi-nella Borough, used by 75.1% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.8% heat with electricity.

3.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 75.1% (±11.2 points)
Electricity: 16.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.8%

Heating fuel in Hi-nella Borough

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hi-nella Borough	Camden County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	75.1% (±11.2 points)	74.4%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.8% (±3.8 points)	4.4%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	16.8% (±11.4 points)	18.2%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±10.7 points)	1.4%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.5% (±1.6 points)	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.7 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.5 points)	0.7%	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 Hi-nella Borough, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Camden County (4.4%).

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

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

In Hi-nella Borough, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Camden County (18.2%).

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 Hi-nella Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hi-nella Borough
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hi-nella Borough	—	16.8% (±11.4 points)	—
Somerdale Borough	0.6 mi	15.6% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Stratford Borough	0.6 mi	16.4% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Laurel Springs Borough	1.4 mi	8.9% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Magnolia Borough	1.6 mi	12.2% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Echelon	1.7 mi	30.4% (±5.1 points)	Higher
Lindenwold Borough	2.1 mi	27.5% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lawnside Borough	2.2 mi	24.4% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Glendora	2.4 mi	8.2% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Echelon, NJ (30.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
21	Pennsauken Township	4.3% (±1.4 points)
22	Pine Hill Borough	4.2% (±1.9 points)
23 (tie)	Berlin Township	4.0% (±4.2 points)
23 (tie)	Somerdale Borough	4.0% (±2.7 points)
25	Stratford Borough	3.9% (±2.7 points)
26 (tie)	Gloucester Township	3.8% (±1.4 points)
26 (tie)	Hi-nella Borough	3.8% (±3.8 points)
28	Gloucester City	3.7% (±1.9 points)
29	Bellmawr Borough	2.2% (±1.2 points)
30	Cherry Hill Township	2.1% (±0.6 points)
31	Audubon Park Borough	1.7% (±2.2 points)
32	Voorhees Township	1.4% (±0.7 points)
33	Gibbsboro Borough	1.1% (±0.9 points)

Showing 13 of 36 places in Camden 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 Hi-nella Borough

What is the most common way to heat a home in Hi-nella Borough?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hi-nella Borough, used by 75.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hi-nella Borough heat with oil?

3.8% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Hi-nella Borough use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hi-nella Borough have electric heat?

16.8% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Hi-nella Borough heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hi-Nella borough, Camden 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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