How are homes heated in Port Republic, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Port Republic, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Port Republic, used by 29.0% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.8% heat with utility gas.

24.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.8% (±2.0 points)
Electricity: 29.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 24.7%

Heating fuel in Port Republic

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Port Republic	Atlantic County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	1.8% (±2.0 points)	71.3%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	24.7% (±11.8 points)	5.2%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	29.0% (±12.6 points)	17.4%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	11.1% (±5.8 points)	2.9%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	2.9% (±2.2 points)	0.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	4.7% (±3.6 points)	0.7%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	24.5% (±22.9 points)	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.6 points)	1.0%	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 Port Republic, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Atlantic County (5.2%).

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

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

In Port Republic, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Atlantic County (17.4%).

It is also higher than in New Jersey (16.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Port Republic

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Port Republic
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Port Republic	—	29.0% (±12.6 points)	—
Smithville	2.8 mi	8.3% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Galloway Township	3.0 mi	8.6% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Mystic Island	5.4 mi	17.5% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Pomona	6.0 mi	9.0% (±5.0 points)	Lower
Absecon Highlands	6.4 mi	5.0% (±4.8 points)	Lower
Egg Harbor City	6.7 mi	16.7% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Cologne	7.6 mi	6.7% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Absecon	7.7 mi	14.7% (±4.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Smithville, NJ (8.3%), Galloway Township, NJ (8.6%), Pomona, NJ (9.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Mullica Township	27.6% (±8.4 points)
2	Estell Manor	25.7% (±6.1 points)
3	Port Republic	24.7% (±11.8 points)
4	Weymouth Township	24.0% (±9.7 points)
5	Egg Harbor City	19.2% (±7.5 points)
6	Buena Borough	16.1% (±8.5 points)
7	Corbin City	14.8% (±8.9 points)
8	Hammonton Town	10.9% (±3.0 points)
9	Folsom Borough	10.6% (±4.1 points)

Showing 9 of 23 places in Atlantic 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 Port Republic

What is the most common way to heat a home in Port Republic?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Port Republic, used by 29.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Port Republic heat with oil?

24.7% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Port Republic use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Port Republic have electric heat?

29.0% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes in Port Republic heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Republic city, Atlantic 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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