How are homes heated in Highland Township (Chester County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Highland Township (Chester County), used by 40.1% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.7% heat with utility gas.
18.9% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.7% (±2.0 points)
- Electricity
- 18.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 40.1%
Heating fuel in Highland Township (Chester County)
| Fuel used most | Highland Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | 35.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 40.1% (±8.2 points) | 18.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.9% (±6.7 points) | 31.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 33.1% (±7.2 points) | 11.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.1 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 Highland Township (Chester County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Chester County (18.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Highland Township (Chester County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Chester County (31.1%).
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 Highland Township (Chester County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Township (Chester County) | — | 18.9% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Parkesburg | 2.9 mi | 41.0% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Londonderry Township (Chester County) | 3.1 mi | 11.2% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 3.4 mi | 24.8% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood (Chester County) | 4.1 mi | 12.1% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | 4.1 mi | 22.1% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atglen | 4.5 mi | 25.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Sadsbury Township | 4.7 mi | 35.2% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 5.0 mi | 13.9% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Parkesburg, PA (41.0%), West Sadsbury Township, PA (35.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick Township (Chester County) | 52.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 2 | West Marlborough Township | 45.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | North Coventry Township | 43.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 | Highland Township (Chester County) | 40.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 5 | Upper Oxford Township | 38.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 6 | Modena | 37.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 7 | Newlin Township | 33.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 8 | East Coventry Township | 33.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 9 | East Nantmeal Township | 32.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 10 | Kennett Square | 31.4% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 10 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 Highland Township (Chester County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Highland Township (Chester County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Highland Township (Chester County), used by 40.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Highland Township (Chester County) heat with oil?
40.1% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Highland Township (Chester County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Highland Township (Chester County) have electric heat?
18.9% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Highland Township (Chester 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 Highland township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:34448, in state:42 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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