How are homes heated in Columbus Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Columbus Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbus Township, used by 49.8% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.9% heat with electricity.

8.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 49.8% (±8.2 points)
Electricity: 1.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.7%

Heating fuel in Columbus Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Columbus Township	Warren County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	49.8% (±8.2 points)	68.2%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.7% (±4.5 points)	2.1%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	1.9% (±1.2 points)	8.5%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	16.1% (±5.0 points)	10.5%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	10.3% (±3.5 points)	7.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	13.2% (±9.8 points)	2.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.2%	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 Columbus Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Warren County (2.1%).

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

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

In Columbus Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Warren County (8.5%).

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 Columbus Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Columbus Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Columbus Township	—	1.9% (±1.2 points)	—
Corry	4.1 mi	11.8% (±6.1 points)	Higher
Bear Lake	4.4 mi	4.3% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Freehold Township	5.5 mi	0.0% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Spring Creek Township (Warren County)	6.8 mi	2.5% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Wayne Township (Erie County)	7.0 mi	7.9% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Town of Clymer	7.4 mi	3.5% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Concord Township (Erie County)	8.2 mi	2.5% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Harmony	8.9 mi	5.2% (±2.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Corry, PA (11.8%), Wayne Township (Erie County), PA (7.9%), Town of Harmony, NY (5.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Deerfield Township (Warren County)	17.0% (±8.3 points)
2	Bear Lake	12.8% (±11.9 points)
3	Columbus Township	8.7% (±4.5 points)
4	Limestone Township (Warren County)	8.6% (±6.0 points)
5	Eldred Township (Warren County)	7.9% (±5.6 points)
6	Elk Township (Warren County)	6.7% (±5.6 points)
7	Farmington Township (Warren County)	6.6% (±4.7 points)
8	Spring Creek Township (Warren County)	5.9% (±3.5 points)
9	Triumph Township	4.7% (±4.2 points)

Showing 9 of 27 places in Warren 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 Columbus Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbus Township, used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Columbus Township heat with oil?

8.7% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Columbus Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Columbus Township have electric heat?

1.9% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Columbus Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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