How are homes heated in Fulton Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Fulton Township, PA, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fulton Township, used by 25.2% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.3% heat with utility gas.

22.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.3% (±0.6 points)
Electricity: 25.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 22.9%

Heating fuel in Fulton Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fulton Township	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.3% (±0.6 points)	33.1%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	22.9% (±6.7 points)	16.2%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	25.2% (±5.3 points)	35.5%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	21.1% (±8.1 points)	9.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	22.0% (±6.0 points)	2.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	6.8% (±5.1 points)	1.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.4 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 Fulton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lancaster County (16.2%).

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

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

In Fulton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lancaster County (35.5%).

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 Fulton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fulton Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fulton Township	—	25.2% (±5.3 points)	—
Drumore Township	4.6 mi	23.9% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Little Britain Township	5.0 mi	29.1% (±11.7 points)	Not measurably different
East Drumore Township	6.2 mi	28.8% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Peach Bottom Township	7.4 mi	18.8% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Delta	7.5 mi	29.6% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different
Rising Sun	8.2 mi	49.9% (±8.7 points)	Higher
West Nottingham Township	8.2 mi	27.9% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Nottingham	8.6 mi	19.7% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rising Sun, MD (49.9%).

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
19	Quarryville	25.3% (±5.4 points)
20	Adamstown	25.0% (±7.7 points)
21	Bart Township	24.7% (±9.1 points)
22	Strasburg	24.6% (±10.6 points)
23	Conestoga Township	24.1% (±6.3 points)
24	East Cocalico Township	23.6% (±5.0 points)
25	Fulton Township	22.9% (±6.7 points)
26	New Holland	22.1% (±7.0 points)
27	Martic Township	21.7% (±6.4 points)
28 (tie)	Christiana	21.3% (±5.6 points)
28 (tie)	Rapho Township	21.3% (±5.0 points)
30	East Earl Township	20.4% (±6.3 points)
31	Little Britain Township	20.2% (±7.7 points)

Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Fulton Township

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fulton Township, used by 25.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fulton Township heat with oil?

22.9% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Fulton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fulton Township have electric heat?

25.2% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Fulton Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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