How are homes heated in Amwell Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Amwell Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Amwell Township, used by 31.9% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.0% heat with electricity.

25.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 31.9% (±8.8 points)
Electricity: 30.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 25.0%

Heating fuel in Amwell Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Amwell Township	Washington County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	31.9% (±8.8 points)	66.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	25.0% (±7.4 points)	7.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	30.0% (±9.9 points)	21.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.1% (±3.7 points)	2.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	3.5% (±3.0 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.5% (±2.6 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.4%	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 Amwell Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Washington County (7.7%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Amwell Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.0%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Amwell Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Amwell Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Amwell Township	—	30.0% (±9.9 points)	—
North Bethlehem Township	5.1 mi	24.3% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
West Bethlehem Township	5.2 mi	22.1% (±11.9 points)	Not measurably different
South Franklin Township	5.3 mi	39.0% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Marianna	6.1 mi	9.4% (±9.8 points)	Lower
Morris Township (Washington County)	6.2 mi	36.7% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
North Franklin Township	6.3 mi	27.6% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
South Strabane Township	6.6 mi	27.7% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Cokeburg	7.0 mi	13.4% (±12.2 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marianna, PA (9.4%), Cokeburg, PA (13.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	West Pike Run Township	35.9% (±8.1 points)
3	Independence Township (Washington County)	34.0% (±7.5 points)
4	Twilight	28.6% (±13.8 points)
5	Centerville (Washington County)	27.8% (±9.3 points)
6	Somerset Township (Washington County)	26.3% (±7.3 points)
7	Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County)	25.8% (±11.7 points)
8	Amwell Township	25.0% (±7.4 points)
9	Hopewell Township (Washington County)	24.9% (±9.5 points)
10	Jefferson Township (Washington County)	22.4% (±8.8 points)
11	Allenport	20.8% (±18.7 points)
12	Smith Township	20.6% (±7.5 points)
13	Hanover Township (Washington County)	20.1% (±6.0 points)
14	Cross Creek Township	19.5% (±6.3 points)

Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 Amwell Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Amwell Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Amwell Township, used by 31.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Amwell Township heat with oil?

25.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Amwell Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Amwell Township have electric heat?

30.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Amwell Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amwell township, Washington County, Pennsylvania

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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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