How are homes heated in Burlington Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Burlington Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Burlington Township, used by 38.5% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.8% heat with utility gas.

8.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.8% (±4.0 points)
Electricity: 8.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 38.5%

Heating fuel in Burlington Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Burlington Township	Bradford County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	4.8% (±4.0 points)	37.8%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	38.5% (±9.0 points)	21.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	8.2% (±4.0 points)	15.6%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.7% (±8.8 points)	10.5%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	15.2% (±7.9 points)	11.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	6.1% (±5.7 points)	1.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.6% (±2.5 points)	1.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.1 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 Burlington Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Bradford County (21.3%).

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

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

In Burlington Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Bradford County (15.6%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Burlington Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Burlington Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Burlington Township	—	8.2% (±4.0 points)	—
Burlington	2.5 mi	14.9% (±13.4 points)	Not measurably different
West Burlington Township	4.5 mi	3.8% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Towanda Township	4.9 mi	22.9% (±8.1 points)	Higher
North Towanda Township	5.1 mi	34.8% (±9.4 points)	Higher
Franklin Township (Bradford County)	5.7 mi	19.8% (±8.7 points)	Higher
Monroe	6.0 mi	19.3% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Towanda	6.4 mi	14.4% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Smithfield Township (Bradford County)	6.7 mi	4.6% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Towanda Township, PA (22.9%), North Towanda Township, PA (34.8%), Franklin Township (Bradford County), PA (19.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
9	Franklin Township (Bradford County)	45.1% (±10.1 points)
10	Herrick Township (Bradford County)	43.5% (±10.4 points)
11	Litchfield Township	42.4% (±9.3 points)
12	Windham Township (Bradford County)	42.2% (±10.6 points)
13	Stevens Township	40.2% (±12.7 points)
14	Wysox Township	39.1% (±9.4 points)
15	Burlington Township	38.5% (±9.0 points)
16	Wilmot Township	38.2% (±8.1 points)
17	West Burlington Township	37.1% (±11.7 points)
18	Tuscarora Township (Bradford County)	34.9% (±9.2 points)
19	Standing Stone Township	34.3% (±10.7 points)
20	Sheshequin Township	33.7% (±7.4 points)
21	Overton Township	31.3% (±12.8 points)

Showing 13 of 51 places in Bradford 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 Burlington Township

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Burlington Township, used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Burlington Township heat with oil?

38.5% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Burlington Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Burlington Township have electric heat?

8.2% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Burlington Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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