How are homes heated in Washington Township (Delaware County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Delaware County), used by 75.3% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.2% heat with electricity.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.3% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 21.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Delaware County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% (±7.9 points) | 67.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.2% (±8.0 points) | 24.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 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 Washington Township (Delaware County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Delaware County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Delaware County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Delaware County (24.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Washington Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | — | 21.2% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Shawnee Hills | 0.9 mi | 18.3% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Union County, township, 81242) | 1.8 mi | 12.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dublin | 2.4 mi | 21.5% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Franklin County) | 3.2 mi | 25.1% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Powell | 3.6 mi | 19.1% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 4.3 mi | 21.8% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New California | 4.9 mi | 18.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jerome Township | 4.9 mi | 27.7% (±5.5 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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ashley | 1.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Berkshire Township | 1.3% (±2.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 1.3% (±1.0 points) |
| 15 | Troy Township (Delaware County) | 1.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 16 | Shawnee Hills | 0.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 19 | Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 20 | Genoa Township | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Delaware | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Galena | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Powell | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Sunbury | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Delaware 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 Washington Township (Delaware County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Delaware County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Delaware County), used by 75.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Delaware County) heat with oil?
0.7% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Delaware County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Delaware County) have electric heat?
21.2% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Delaware 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 Washington township, Delaware County, Ohio (county subdivision:81242, in state:39 county:041).
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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