How are homes heated in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), used by 37.7% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.3% heat with utility gas.
30.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.3% (±1.5 points)
- Electricity
- 37.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 30.8%
Heating fuel in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)
| Fuel used most | Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 33.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 30.8% (±8.6 points) | 16.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 37.7% (±9.9 points) | 35.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.5% (±5.7 points) | 9.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.7% (±5.4 points) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 4.6% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±1.2 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lancaster County (35.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | — | 37.7% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Clay | 3.6 mi | 42.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 3.6 mi | 29.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 3.8 mi | 40.9% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 4.3 mi | 35.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lititz | 4.7 mi | 32.9% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 4.8 mi | 41.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg Township (Lebanon County) | 5.0 mi | 15.5% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Rothsville | 5.7 mi | 57.3% (±11.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Heidelberg Township (Lebanon County), PA (15.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rothsville, PA (57.3%).
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) |
Showing 10 of 60 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brickerville.
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 Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), used by 37.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) heat with oil?
30.8% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) have electric heat?
37.7% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:23008, 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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