How are homes heated in Elverson, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Elverson, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elverson, used by 71.1% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.5% heat with utility gas.

15.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.5% (±1.3 points)
Electricity: 71.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 15.1%

Heating fuel in Elverson

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elverson	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	1.5% (±1.3 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	15.1% (±4.8 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	71.1% (±5.3 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.3% (±5.3 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.9% (±0.9 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.7% (±2.8 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5% (±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 Elverson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Chester County (18.3%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Elverson, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Chester County (31.1%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Elverson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elverson
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elverson	—	71.1% (±5.3 points)	—
West Nantmeal Township	2.3 mi	30.8% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Caernarvon Township (Berks County)	2.9 mi	23.2% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Morgantown	3.0 mi	41.3% (±14.2 points)	Lower
Warwick Township (Chester County)	4.2 mi	13.5% (±4.2 points)	Lower
New Morgan	4.5 mi	54.5% (±31.7 points)	Not measurably different
East Nantmeal Township	4.6 mi	31.2% (±6.8 points)	Lower
Honey Brook Township	5.3 mi	23.6% (±7.3 points)	Lower
Union Township (Berks County)	5.6 mi	21.4% (±5.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Nantmeal Township, PA (30.8%), Caernarvon Township (Berks County), PA (23.2%), Morgantown, PA (41.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
51	Thornbury Township (Chester County)	16.2% (±5.9 points)
52 (tie)	East Whiteland Township	15.9% (±3.0 points)
52 (tie)	West Whiteland Township	15.9% (±3.2 points)
54	East Marlborough Township	15.8% (±5.4 points)
55 (tie)	Easttown Township	15.5% (±4.1 points)
55 (tie)	Pennsbury Township	15.5% (±4.9 points)
57	Elverson	15.1% (±4.8 points)
58	Tredyffrin Township	14.8% (±2.4 points)
59	Phoenixville	14.0% (±2.9 points)
60	Downingtown	13.8% (±5.0 points)
61	East Bradford Township	13.5% (±4.1 points)
62	Penn Township (Chester County)	12.5% (±6.2 points)
63	London Grove Township	12.4% (±3.8 points)

Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Elverson

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elverson, used by 71.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elverson heat with oil?

15.1% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Elverson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elverson have electric heat?

71.1% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Elverson heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elverson borough, 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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