How are homes heated in Manchester Township (Wayne County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Manchester Township (Wayne County), used by 33.6% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.1% heat with utility gas.
20.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.1% (±3.1 points)
- Electricity
- 20.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 33.6%
Heating fuel in Manchester Township (Wayne County)
| Fuel used most | Manchester Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.1% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 33.6% (±8.2 points) | 31.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.4% (±6.8 points) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.3% (±7.2 points) | 18.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 18.9% (±5.7 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 5.7% (±3.6 points) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.9 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 Manchester Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wayne County (31.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Manchester Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wayne County (26.6%).
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 Manchester Township (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Township (Wayne County) | — | 20.4% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | 7.1 mi | 15.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Damascus Township | 7.9 mi | 32.0% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fremont (Sullivan County) | 8.3 mi | 8.9% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Lebanon Township | 9.6 mi | 15.5% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delaware | 9.9 mi | 15.7% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hancock | 9.9 mi | 7.0% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Village of Hancock | 11 mi | 16.7% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township | 11 mi | 19.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Fremont (Sullivan County), NY (8.9%), Town of Hancock, NY (7.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Dreher Township | 35.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | 35.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 12 | Lake Township (Wayne County) | 35.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 | Cherry Ridge Township | 34.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 14 | Lebanon Township | 34.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 15 | Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 33.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Manchester Township (Wayne County) | 33.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 17 | Texas Township | 32.9% (±12.3 points) |
| 18 | Oregon Township | 32.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 19 | Sterling Township | 31.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 20 | Damascus Township | 31.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 21 | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | 30.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 22 | Waymart | 29.2% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Manchester Township (Wayne County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Manchester Township (Wayne County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Manchester Township (Wayne County), used by 33.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Manchester Township (Wayne County) heat with oil?
33.6% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Manchester Township (Wayne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Manchester Township (Wayne County) have electric heat?
20.4% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Manchester Township (Wayne 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 Manchester township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:46856, in state:42 county:127).
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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