How are homes heated in Girard Township (Erie County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Girard Township (Erie County), used by 74.5% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.0% heat with electricity.
3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.5% (±8.0 points)
- Electricity
- 5.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.0%
Heating fuel in Girard Township (Erie County)
| Fuel used most | Girard Township (Erie County) | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% (±8.0 points) | 78.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.0% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.1% (±4.9 points) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.7% (±4.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.5 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 Girard Township (Erie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Erie County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Girard Township (Erie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Girard Township (Erie County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Township (Erie County) | — | 5.0% (±2.7 points) | — |
| Girard | 1.5 mi | 11.9% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Platea | 2.2 mi | 7.6% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake City | 2.6 mi | 16.2% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Fairview (community) | 4.6 mi | 3.8% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avonia | 5.0 mi | 6.6% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Erie County) | 5.4 mi | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranesville | 5.6 mi | 2.0% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Erie County) | 6.7 mi | 8.6% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake City, PA (16.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Springfield Township (Erie County) | 4.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Erie County) | 4.7% (±3.3 points) |
| 17 | Corry | 4.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 18 | Conneaut Township (Erie County) | 4.1% (±2.1 points) |
| 19 | Wayne Township (Erie County) | 3.9% (±2.7 points) |
| 20 | Lawrence Park Township | 3.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 21 | Girard Township (Erie County) | 3.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 22 | Fairview Township (Erie County) | 1.9% (±1.6 points) |
| 23 | Waterford | 1.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 24 | Wattsburg | 1.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 25 | Erie | 1.1% (±0.5 points) |
| 26 | Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Albion | 0.8% (±0.8 points) |
Showing 13 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 Girard Township (Erie County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Girard Township (Erie County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Girard Township (Erie County), used by 74.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Girard Township (Erie County) heat with oil?
3.0% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Girard Township (Erie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Girard Township (Erie County) have electric heat?
5.0% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Girard Township (Erie 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 Girard township, Erie County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:29240, in state:42 county:049).
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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