How are homes heated in Oxford, NJ?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Oxford, used by 54.2% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.6% heat with utility gas.
13.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.6% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 13.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 54.2%
Heating fuel in Oxford
| Fuel used most | Oxford | Warren County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% (±7.4 points) | 50.0% | 73.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 54.2% (±12.3 points) | 28.6% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.1% (±6.6 points) | 13.0% | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.3% (±6.9 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.4% (±6.5 points) | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.6% (±2.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.1 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 Oxford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Warren County (28.6%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (6.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Oxford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Warren County (13.0%).
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 Oxford
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | — | 13.1% (±6.6 points) | — |
| White Township | 2.1 mi | 16.0% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brass Castle | 3.3 mi | 14.3% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Borough | 3.3 mi | 24.6% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Belvidere Town | 4.3 mi | 10.9% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 4.6 mi | 14.0% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township | 5.4 mi | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Warren County) | 5.6 mi | 10.2% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Warren County) | 7.0 mi | 8.2% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Borough, NJ (24.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford | 54.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 2 | Upper Pohatcong | 47.2% (±13.3 points) |
| 3 | Brass Castle | 26.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 4 | Beattystown | 6.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 5 | Panther Valley | 2.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 6 | Greenwich | 1.4% (±1.8 points) |
Oxford is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Oxford 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 Oxford
What is the most common way to heat a home in Oxford?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Oxford, used by 54.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Oxford heat with oil?
54.2% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes in Oxford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Oxford have electric heat?
13.1% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Oxford 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 Oxford CDP, New Jersey (place:55500, 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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