How are homes heated in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), NJ?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), used by 30.5% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.2% heat with electricity.
24.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.5% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 12.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 24.3%
Heating fuel in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County)
| Fuel used most | Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.5% (±7.9 points) | 64.8% | 73.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 24.3% (±8.0 points) | 17.1% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.2% (±6.1 points) | 12.0% | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.3% (±8.0 points) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.5% (±5.2 points) | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cumberland County (17.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (6.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cumberland County (12.0%).
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 Lawrence Township (Cumberland County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) | — | 12.2% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | 3.9 mi | 9.4% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downe Township | 5.3 mi | 7.0% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gouldtown | 5.6 mi | 7.6% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeton | 6.9 mi | 13.1% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 7.9 mi | 15.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Lake | 8.2 mi | 5.7% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Park | 8.4 mi | 12.6% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Commercial Township | 8.6 mi | 8.4% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) | 47.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 4 | Shiloh Borough | 40.9% (±15.1 points) |
| 5 | Upper Deerfield Township | 34.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 6 | Downe Township | 33.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 | Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | 32.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 8 | Deerfield Township | 24.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) | 24.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 10 | Bridgeton | 22.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Maurice River Township | 21.8% (±8.5 points) |
| 12 | Commercial Township | 14.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 13 | Millville | 11.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 14 | Vineland | 9.2% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Centre Grove.
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 Lawrence Township (Cumberland County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), used by 30.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) heat with oil?
24.3% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) have electric heat?
12.2% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) 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 Lawrence township, Cumberland County, New Jersey (county subdivision:39450, in state:34 county:011).
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 .
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