How are homes heated in Centre Township (Berks County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Centre Township (Berks County), used by 37.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.3% heat with utility gas.
20.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.3% (±4.8 points)
- Electricity
- 20.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 37.0%
Heating fuel in Centre Township (Berks County)
| Fuel used most | Centre Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | 42.3% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 37.0% (±8.7 points) | 22.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.8% (±6.5 points) | 22.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.6% (±6.1 points) | 7.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.4% (±3.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 5.1% (±3.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.3 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 Centre 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 Centre 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 Centre Township (Berks County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Township (Berks County) | — | 20.8% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Centerport | 1.2 mi | 47.3% (±18.6 points) | Higher |
| Shoemakersville | 3.2 mi | 26.9% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leesport | 3.3 mi | 40.6% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Penn Township (Berks County) | 4.2 mi | 32.2% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Ontelaunee Township | 4.4 mi | 14.6% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Bern Township | 4.9 mi | 20.3% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Berks County) | 4.9 mi | 18.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 5.0 mi | 14.8% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Centerport, PA (47.3%), Leesport, PA (40.6%), Penn Township (Berks County), PA (32.2%).
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
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | 38.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 22 | Tilden Township | 38.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 23 | Brecknock Township (Berks County) | 37.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 24 | Hamburg | 37.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 25 | Centerport | 37.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 26 | Tulpehocken Township | 37.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 27 | Centre Township (Berks County) | 37.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 28 | Longswamp Township | 36.7% (±6.9 points) |
| 29 | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | 36.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Lyons | 35.6% (±22.6 points) |
| 30 (tie) | District Township | 35.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 32 | Penn Township (Berks County) | 34.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 33 | Rockland Township (Berks County) | 34.1% (±8.8 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 Centre Township (Berks County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Centre Township (Berks County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Centre Township (Berks County), used by 37.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Centre Township (Berks County) heat with oil?
37.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Centre Township (Berks County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Centre Township (Berks County) have electric heat?
20.8% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Centre 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 Centre township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:12344, in state:42 county:011).
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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Figures last updated on .
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