How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Erie County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Erie County), PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Erie County), used by 44.2% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.6% heat with utility gas.

7.1% heat with electricity.

22.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.6% (±3.3 points)
Electricity: 7.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 22.8%

Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Erie County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Franklin Township (Erie County)	Erie County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	5.6% (±3.3 points)	78.0%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	22.8% (±8.7 points)	2.2%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	7.1% (±4.2 points)	11.2%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	44.2% (±9.1 points)	5.1%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	13.3% (±6.6 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	2.6% (±3.8 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.0% (±2.2 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5% (±1.6 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 Franklin Township (Erie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Erie County (2.2%).

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

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

In Franklin Township (Erie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Erie County (11.2%).

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 Franklin Township (Erie County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin Township (Erie County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Franklin Township (Erie County)	—	7.1% (±4.2 points)	—
Elk Creek Township	4.8 mi	9.0% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Erie County)	5.8 mi	12.9% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Edinboro	5.9 mi	31.4% (±10.4 points)	Higher
Platea	6.1 mi	7.6% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
McKean	6.3 mi	15.1% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Cranesville	6.5 mi	2.0% (±2.1 points)	Lower
McKean Township	6.5 mi	8.4% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Girard Township (Erie County)	6.8 mi	5.0% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cranesville, PA (2.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edinboro, PA (31.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Franklin Township (Erie County)	22.8% (±8.7 points)
2	Amity Township (Erie County)	17.7% (±6.1 points)
3	Concord Township (Erie County)	13.9% (±5.2 points)
4	Elk Creek Township	13.0% (±5.8 points)
5	Venango Township (Erie County)	12.1% (±4.8 points)
6	LeBoeuf Township	11.1% (±4.7 points)
7	Greene Township (Erie County)	10.9% (±7.8 points)

Showing 7 of 38 places in Erie 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 Franklin Township (Erie County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Erie County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Erie County), used by 44.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Franklin Township (Erie County) heat with oil?

22.8% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Erie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Franklin Township (Erie County) have electric heat?

7.1% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Erie County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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