How are homes heated in Mahoning Township (Carbon County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Carbon County), used by 49.8% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.2% heat with utility gas.
19.9% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.2% (±9.3 points)
- Electricity
- 19.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 49.8%
Heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Carbon County)
| Fuel used most | Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% (±9.3 points) | 11.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 49.8% (±10.1 points) | 40.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.9% (±7.5 points) | 31.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.9% (±3.9 points) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 8.3% (±6.2 points) | 4.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.7% (±4.7 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.8 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 Mahoning Township (Carbon County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carbon County (40.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Mahoning Township (Carbon County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Carbon County (31.6%).
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 Mahoning Township (Carbon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | — | 19.9% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Lehighton | 2.8 mi | 32.0% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| East Penn Township | 3.3 mi | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jim Thorpe | 3.4 mi | 16.8% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport | 3.6 mi | 33.5% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Hill | 4.4 mi | 17.7% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport East | 4.5 mi | 24.9% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parryville | 5.0 mi | 11.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowmanstown | 5.5 mi | 27.5% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lehighton, PA (32.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Parryville | 68.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 5 | Banks Township (Carbon County) | 62.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 6 | East Penn Township | 60.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 | Bowmanstown | 57.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 8 | Packer Township | 56.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 50.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 10 | Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 49.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 11 | Lansford | 47.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 12 | Lausanne Township | 44.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 13 | Lower Towamensing Township | 43.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 14 | Lehigh Township (Carbon County) | 43.0% (±13.4 points) |
| 15 | Nesquehoning | 42.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 16 | Towamensing Township | 39.3% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Carbon 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 Mahoning Township (Carbon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mahoning Township (Carbon County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Carbon County), used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mahoning Township (Carbon County) heat with oil?
49.8% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Mahoning Township (Carbon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mahoning Township (Carbon County) have electric heat?
19.9% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Mahoning Township (Carbon 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 Mahoning township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:46640, in state:42 county:025).
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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