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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Caernarvon Township (Berks County), used by 47.4% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

23.2% heat with electricity.

20.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
47.4% (±8.6 points)
Electricity
23.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
20.5%

Heating fuel in Caernarvon Township (Berks County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostCaernarvon Township (Berks County)Berks CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas47.4% (±8.6 points)42.3%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.20.5% (±7.1 points)22.9%14.0%3.9%
Electricity23.2% (±6.7 points)22.9%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)6.0% (±3.1 points)7.0%5.1%4.9%
Wood2.3% (±2.0 points)2.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.1 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.1 points)0.6%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.5% (±0.8 points)0.9%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.1 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 Caernarvon Township (Berks County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Caernarvon 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 Caernarvon Township (Berks County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Caernarvon Township (Berks County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Caernarvon Township (Berks County)—23.2% (±6.7 points)—
New Morgan1.9 mi54.5% (±31.7 points)Not measurably different
Elverson2.9 mi71.1% (±5.3 points)Higher
Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County)4.1 mi26.1% (±10.4 points)Not measurably different
West Nantmeal Township4.5 mi30.8% (±6.7 points)Not measurably different
Robeson Township5.1 mi24.1% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different
Honey Brook5.2 mi45.0% (±8.5 points)Higher
Honey Brook Township5.3 mi23.6% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Brecknock Township (Berks County)6.3 mi27.5% (±5.9 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elverson, PA (71.1%), Honey Brook, PA (45.0%).

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
49Fleetwood23.2% (±6.5 points)
50Shillington22.5% (±7.4 points)
51Robesonia22.0% (±7.6 points)
52Ontelaunee Township21.0% (±6.8 points)
53Cumru Township20.7% (±4.3 points)
54Lower Alsace Township20.6% (±7.0 points)
55Caernarvon Township (Berks County)20.5% (±7.1 points)
56Lower Heidelberg Township19.0% (±9.0 points)
57Exeter Township (Berks County)18.9% (±3.4 points)
58Mohnton17.3% (±6.5 points)
59Womelsdorf16.3% (±11.4 points)
60Muhlenberg Township16.2% (±3.6 points)
61Laureldale16.1% (±5.5 points)

Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Caernarvon Township (Berks County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Morgantown.

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 Caernarvon Township (Berks County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Caernarvon Township (Berks County), used by 47.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

20.5% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Caernarvon Township (Berks County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

23.2% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Caernarvon 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 Caernarvon township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:10696, 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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