How are homes heated in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County), PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County), used by 31.8% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.4% heat with utility gas.
26.1% heat with electricity.
28.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.4% (±1.9 points)
- Electricity
- 26.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 28.8%
Heating fuel in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County)
| Fuel used most | Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 33.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 28.8% (±8.2 points) | 16.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.1% (±10.4 points) | 35.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.8% (±9.5 points) | 9.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 6.7% (±5.0 points) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.4 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 Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lancaster County (16.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lancaster County (35.5%).
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 (Lancaster County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) | — | 26.1% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Morgantown | 3.6 mi | 41.3% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Brook | 3.9 mi | 45.0% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 4.1 mi | 23.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Earl Township | 4.2 mi | 34.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Earl | 4.3 mi | 26.7% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Morgan | 4.5 mi | 54.5% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Brook Township | 4.9 mi | 23.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terre Hill | 5.3 mi | 52.8% (±14.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Honey Brook, PA (45.0%), Terre Hill, PA (52.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manheim | 41.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 2 | Ephrata | 35.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | West Cocalico Township | 35.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 | Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 30.8% (±8.6 points) |
| 5 | Akron | 30.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 6 | Conoy Township | 29.1% (±9.9 points) |
| 7 | Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) | 28.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 8 | Mountville | 28.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Denver | 27.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | East Petersburg | 27.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Colerain Township (Lancaster County) | 27.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 12 | Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 27.2% (±7.1 points) |
| 13 | Paradise Township (Lancaster County) | 27.1% (±8.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County), used by 31.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) heat with oil?
28.8% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) have electric heat?
26.1% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Caernarvon Township (Lancaster 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, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:10704, in state:42 county:071).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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