How are homes heated in Vernon Center, NJ?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Center, used by 87.0% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.3% heat with electricity.
1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 87.0% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 10.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.7%
Heating fuel in Vernon Center
| Fuel used most | Vernon Center | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.0% (±8.8 points) | 20.1% | 73.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 48.4% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.3% (±8.5 points) | 15.3% | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 10.8% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Vernon Center, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Sussex County (48.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Vernon Center, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sussex County (15.3%).
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 Vernon Center
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Center | — | 10.3% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Highland Lakes | 2.5 mi | 21.4% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Valley | 3.8 mi | 16.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg Borough | 4.5 mi | 20.1% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hardyston Township | 5.3 mi | 12.5% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sussex Borough | 5.6 mi | 25.0% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 6.5 mi | 12.4% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Borough | 7.1 mi | 9.9% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wantage Township | 8.0 mi | 15.7% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sussex Borough, NJ (25.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernon Valley | 72.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Byram Center | 62.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Crandon Lakes | 51.5% (±12.8 points) |
| 4 | Highland Lakes | 50.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Lake Mohawk | 43.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 6 | Vernon Center | 1.7% (±1.9 points) |
Vernon Center is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Vernon 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 Vernon Center
What is the most common way to heat a home in Vernon Center?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Center, used by 87.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Vernon Center heat with oil?
1.7% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Center use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Vernon Center have electric heat?
10.3% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Center 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 Vernon Center CDP, New Jersey (place:75745, 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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