How are homes heated in Pemberton Borough, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Pemberton Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pemberton Borough, used by 69.1% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.4% heat with electricity.

16.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 69.1% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 11.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 16.8%

Heating fuel in Pemberton Borough

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Pemberton Borough	Burlington County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	69.1% (±7.3 points)	70.1%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	16.8% (±6.5 points)	6.6%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	11.4% (±5.1 points)	19.3%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.7% (±2.6 points)	2.2%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.4%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.5%	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 Pemberton Borough, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Burlington County (6.6%).

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

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

In Pemberton Borough, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Burlington County (19.3%).

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 Pemberton Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Pemberton Borough
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Pemberton Borough	—	11.4% (±5.1 points)	—
Pemberton Heights	1.2 mi	48.1% (±11.4 points)	Higher
Eastampton Township	4.2 mi	15.4% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Southampton Township	4.2 mi	37.2% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Pemberton Township	4.4 mi	25.1% (±2.9 points)	Higher
Fort Dix	4.6 mi	65.0% (±14.4 points)	Higher
Wrightstown Borough	4.7 mi	24.4% (±13.6 points)	Not measurably different
Springfield Township (Burlington County)	4.8 mi	7.0% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Leisuretowne	5.5 mi	72.3% (±5.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pemberton Heights, NJ (48.1%), Southampton Township, NJ (37.2%), Pemberton Township, NJ (25.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Wrightstown Borough	31.1% (±13.2 points)
5	Tabernacle Township	27.5% (±7.9 points)
6	Southampton Township	21.8% (±3.8 points)
7	North Hanover Township	21.5% (±5.3 points)
8	Shamong Township	19.7% (±7.0 points)
9	Bass River Township	17.1% (±6.3 points)
10	Pemberton Borough	16.8% (±6.5 points)
11	Medford Lakes Borough	16.0% (±6.1 points)
12	Pemberton Township	15.5% (±2.6 points)
13	Chesterfield Township	15.4% (±6.3 points)
14	Riverton Borough	11.8% (±4.5 points)
15	Hainesport Township	10.4% (±5.9 points)
16	Westampton Township	8.9% (±4.3 points)

Showing 13 of 40 places in Burlington 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 Pemberton Borough

What is the most common way to heat a home in Pemberton Borough?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pemberton Borough, used by 69.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Pemberton Borough heat with oil?

16.8% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Pemberton Borough use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Pemberton Borough have electric heat?

11.4% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Pemberton Borough heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pemberton borough, Burlington 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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