How are homes heated in Hopewell Township (Washington County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Washington County), used by 26.6% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.3% heat with utility gas.
24.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 14.3% (±5.1 points)
- Electricity
- 26.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 24.9%
Heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Washington County)
| Fuel used most | Hopewell Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.3% (±5.1 points) | 66.5% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 24.9% (±9.5 points) | 7.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.6% (±7.9 points) | 21.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.1% (±4.1 points) | 2.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.3% (±7.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 5.4% (±6.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.4% | 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 Hopewell Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Washington County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hopewell Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.0%).
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 Hopewell Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township (Washington County) | — | 26.6% (±7.9 points) | — |
| West Middletown | 2.1 mi | 19.4% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blaine Township | 3.4 mi | 14.9% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Cross Creek Township | 4.8 mi | 34.9% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Independence Township (Washington County) | 5.0 mi | 28.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Township (Washington County) | 5.2 mi | 27.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfdale | 5.2 mi | 30.4% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Washington County) | 5.9 mi | 26.1% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 6.9 mi | 31.0% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blaine Township, PA (14.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Independence Township (Washington County) | 34.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 4 | Twilight | 28.6% (±13.8 points) |
| 5 | Centerville (Washington County) | 27.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 6 | Somerset Township (Washington County) | 26.3% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 25.8% (±11.7 points) |
| 8 | Amwell Township | 25.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 9 | Hopewell Township (Washington County) | 24.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Washington County) | 22.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 11 | Allenport | 20.8% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Smith Township | 20.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 13 | Hanover Township (Washington County) | 20.1% (±6.0 points) |
| 14 | Cross Creek Township | 19.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 15 | West Finley Township | 19.3% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 Hopewell Township (Washington County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hopewell Township (Washington County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Washington County), used by 26.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hopewell Township (Washington County) heat with oil?
24.9% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell Township (Washington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hopewell Township (Washington County) have electric heat?
26.6% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell Township (Washington 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 Hopewell township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:35696, in state:42 county:125).
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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