How are homes heated in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County), used by 48.2% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.4% heat with utility gas.

39.3% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
1.4% (±1.5 points)
Electricity
39.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
48.2%

Heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMahoning Township (Lawrence County)Lawrence CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas1.4% (±1.5 points)57.2%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.48.2% (±9.0 points)10.1%14.0%3.9%
Electricity39.3% (±10.2 points)25.2%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)9.2% (±4.6 points)3.5%5.1%4.9%
Wood0.8% (±1.1 points)2.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.6 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.6 points)0.7%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel1.1% (±1.1 points)0.4%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.6 points)0.3%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 (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lawrence County (10.1%).

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

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

In Mahoning Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lawrence County (25.2%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)—39.3% (±10.2 points)—
Lowellville3.6 mi18.6% (±6.4 points)Lower
Bessemer4.0 mi19.1% (±7.2 points)Lower
Pulaski Township (Lawrence County)4.4 mi48.3% (±7.8 points)Not measurably different
Union Township (Lawrence County)4.5 mi14.6% (±6.3 points)Lower
Poland Township4.9 mi5.3% (±1.6 points)Lower
Oakwood5.2 mi12.0% (±10.8 points)Lower
North Beaver Township5.9 mi34.8% (±7.6 points)Not measurably different
Coitsville Township6.0 mi25.6% (±12.2 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lowellville, OH (18.6%), Bessemer, PA (19.1%), Union Township (Lawrence County), PA (14.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Taylor Township (Lawrence County)52.3% (±11.4 points)
2Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)48.2% (±9.0 points)
3Plain Grove Township32.6% (±9.6 points)
4New Beaver30.2% (±8.1 points)
5Pulaski Township (Lawrence County)26.4% (±7.4 points)
6North Beaver Township24.8% (±7.7 points)
7Washington Township (Lawrence County)24.6% (±11.0 points)
8Scott Township (Lawrence County)22.2% (±5.4 points)

Showing 8 of 27 places in Lawrence 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 (Lawrence County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County), used by 48.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) heat with oil?

48.2% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) have electric heat?

39.3% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Mahoning Township (Lawrence 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, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:46648, in state:42 county:073).

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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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Figures last updated on .

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