How are homes heated in Conewago Township (York County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Conewago Township (York County), used by 36.4% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.4% heat with electricity.
26.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 36.4% (±7.8 points)
- Electricity
- 20.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 26.6%
Heating fuel in Conewago Township (York County)
| Fuel used most | Conewago Township (York County) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.4% (±7.8 points) | 51.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 26.6% (±9.1 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.4% (±5.4 points) | 23.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.9% (±4.9 points) | 7.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.3% (±2.9 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 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 Conewago Township (York County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in York County (12.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Conewago Township (York County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from York County (23.9%).
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 Conewago Township (York County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conewago Township (York County) | — | 20.4% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Manchester Township (York County) | 3.9 mi | 10.7% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Manchester | 4.0 mi | 19.4% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newberry Township | 4.5 mi | 48.9% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Mount Wolf | 4.8 mi | 15.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Manchester Township | 4.9 mi | 15.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 5.1 mi | 40.6% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Emigsville | 5.2 mi | 10.2% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| York Haven | 5.3 mi | 7.7% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manchester Township (York County), PA (10.7%), Emigsville, PA (10.2%), York Haven, PA (7.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newberry Township, PA (48.9%), Dover, PA (40.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | East Hopewell Township | 31.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Monaghan Township | 30.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | North Hopewell Township | 29.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 17 | Paradise Township (York County) | 28.5% (±8.2 points) |
| 18 | Heidelberg Township (York County) | 28.2% (±7.1 points) |
| 19 | Lower Chanceford Township | 27.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 | Conewago Township (York County) | 26.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 21 | Chanceford Township | 25.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Wellsville | 25.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Shrewsbury Township (York County) | 25.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 24 | Hellam Township | 24.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 25 | York Haven | 23.2% (±20.3 points) |
| 26 | Fairview Township (York County) | 22.3% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 Conewago Township (York County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Conewago Township (York County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Conewago Township (York County), used by 36.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Conewago Township (York County) heat with oil?
26.6% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Conewago Township (York County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Conewago Township (York County) have electric heat?
20.4% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Conewago Township (York 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 Conewago township, York County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:15656, in state:42 county:133).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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