How are homes heated in Clay, PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Clay, used by 42.2% (±17.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.8% heat with utility gas.
31.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.8% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 42.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 31.6%
Heating fuel in Clay
| Fuel used most | Clay | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.8% (±7.9 points) | 33.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 31.6% (±20.3 points) | 16.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.2% (±17.0 points) | 35.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.5% (±11.3 points) | 9.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 4.9% (±5.6 points) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.0 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 Clay, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lancaster County (16.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Clay, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Clay
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | — | 42.2% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Brickerville | 2.6 mi | 26.4% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 3.6 mi | 37.7% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schoeneck | 3.7 mi | 45.9% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata | 4.1 mi | 49.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothsville | 4.6 mi | 57.3% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 4.6 mi | 56.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 4.9 mi | 41.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Cocalico Township | 5.1 mi | 27.3% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 | Brickerville | 41.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 2 | Conestoga | 41.5% (±12.9 points) |
| 3 | Rheems | 37.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 4 | Clay | 31.6% (±20.3 points) |
| 5 | Bainbridge | 28.4% (±17.3 points) |
| 6 | Schoeneck | 25.8% (±14.0 points) |
| 7 | Gap | 24.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 8 | Paradise | 24.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Landisville | 21.9% (±19.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Swartzville | 21.9% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Clay is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Clay Township (Lancaster County), whose figures include it.
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 Clay
What is the most common way to heat a home in Clay?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Clay, used by 42.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Clay heat with oil?
31.6% (±20.3 points) of occupied homes in Clay use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Clay have electric heat?
42.2% (±17.0 points) of occupied homes in Clay 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 Clay CDP, Pennsylvania (place:13952, in state:42).
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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