How are homes heated in Brecknock Township (Berks County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Brecknock Township (Berks County), used by 37.8% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.2% heat with utility gas.

27.5% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
4.2% (±3.8 points)
Electricity
27.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene
37.8%

Heating fuel in Brecknock Township (Berks County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostBrecknock Township (Berks County)Berks CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas4.2% (±3.8 points)42.3%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.37.8% (±5.6 points)22.9%14.0%3.9%
Electricity27.5% (±5.9 points)22.9%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)16.7% (±6.1 points)7.0%5.1%4.9%
Wood7.1% (±3.5 points)2.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy1.1% (±1.3 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke3.2% (±3.6 points)0.6%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel1.9% (±1.4 points)0.9%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±1.0 points)0.5%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 Brecknock Township (Berks County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Berks County (22.9%).

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

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

In Brecknock Township (Berks County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

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 Brecknock Township (Berks County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Brecknock Township (Berks County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Brecknock Township (Berks County)—27.5% (±5.9 points)—
Bowmansville3.1 mi47.6% (±11.8 points)Higher
Cumru Township3.4 mi24.3% (±4.4 points)Not measurably different
Brecknock Township (Lancaster County)3.6 mi50.2% (±8.0 points)Higher
Mohnton4.3 mi24.4% (±9.6 points)Not measurably different
New Morgan4.5 mi54.5% (±31.7 points)Not measurably different
Flying Hills4.7 mi18.6% (±9.0 points)Not measurably different
Robeson Township5.0 mi24.1% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different
Adamstown5.1 mi28.0% (±8.6 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bowmansville, PA (47.6%), Brecknock Township (Lancaster County), PA (50.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
17Washington Township (Berks County)40.5% (±11.4 points)
18Earl Township (Berks County)39.6% (±10.6 points)
19Colebrookdale Township38.7% (±9.3 points)
20 (tie)Alsace Township38.3% (±8.8 points)
20 (tie)Jefferson Township (Berks County)38.3% (±8.3 points)
22Tilden Township38.0% (±10.8 points)
23Brecknock Township (Berks County)37.8% (±5.6 points)
24Hamburg37.7% (±9.0 points)
25Centerport37.3% (±14.7 points)
26Tulpehocken Township37.1% (±8.5 points)
27Centre Township (Berks County)37.0% (±8.7 points)
28Longswamp Township36.7% (±6.9 points)
29Heidelberg Township (Berks County)36.3% (±7.7 points)

Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Brecknock Township (Berks County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Brecknock Township (Berks County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Brecknock Township (Berks County), used by 37.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Brecknock Township (Berks County) heat with oil?

37.8% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Brecknock Township (Berks County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Brecknock Township (Berks County) have electric heat?

27.5% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Brecknock Township (Berks 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 Brecknock township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:08344, in state:42 county:011).

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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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