How are homes heated in Barrett Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Barrett Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Barrett Township, used by 39.0% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.1% heat with utility gas.

33.5% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 11.1% (±11.5 points)
Electricity: 33.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 39.0%

Heating fuel in Barrett Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Barrett Township	Monroe County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	11.1% (±11.5 points)	9.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	39.0% (±11.3 points)	22.8%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	33.5% (±9.0 points)	46.4%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	13.8% (±6.8 points)	12.5%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	2.3% (±2.7 points)	4.5%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.4% (±0.8 points)	1.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.9 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.6%	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 Barrett Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Monroe County (22.8%).

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

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

In Barrett Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Monroe County (46.4%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Barrett Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Barrett Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Barrett Township	—	33.5% (±9.0 points)	—
Price Township	6.6 mi	46.4% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Greene Township (Pike County)	6.7 mi	30.8% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Paradise Township (Monroe County)	7.0 mi	40.6% (±15.4 points)	Not measurably different
Mount Pocono	8.5 mi	70.4% (±9.5 points)	Higher
Porter Township (Pike County)	8.6 mi	45.2% (±15.3 points)	Not measurably different
Dreher Township	8.8 mi	23.2% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lehigh Township (Wayne County)	9.0 mi	26.4% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Middle Smithfield Township	10 mi	50.5% (±5.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Pocono, PA (70.4%), Middle Smithfield Township, PA (50.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Barrett Township	39.0% (±11.3 points)
1 (tie)	Paradise Township (Monroe County)	39.0% (±16.9 points)
3	Ross Township (Monroe County)	38.3% (±9.6 points)
4	Hamilton Township (Monroe County)	38.2% (±7.8 points)
5	Eldred Township (Monroe County)	38.1% (±9.9 points)
6	Delaware Water Gap	35.9% (±10.3 points)
7	Jackson Township (Monroe County)	30.6% (±7.9 points)

Showing 7 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Barrett Township

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Barrett Township, used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Barrett Township heat with oil?

39.0% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Barrett Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Barrett Township have electric heat?

33.5% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Barrett Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrett township, Monroe 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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