How are homes heated in Marcus Hook, PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marcus Hook, used by 44.4% (±14.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% heat with electricity.
32.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.4% (±14.2 points)
- Electricity
- 21.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 32.2%
Heating fuel in Marcus Hook
| Fuel used most | Marcus Hook | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.4% (±14.2 points) | 60.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 32.2% (±10.7 points) | 13.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.7% (±13.0 points) | 22.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 2.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±1.8 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 Marcus Hook, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Delaware County (13.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Marcus Hook, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Delaware County (22.9%).
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 Marcus Hook
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Hook | — | 21.7% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Trainer | 1.0 mi | 43.6% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linwood | 1.0 mi | 26.9% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Chichester Township | 1.1 mi | 25.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boothwyn | 2.2 mi | 27.9% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.4 mi | 20.2% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claymont | 2.4 mi | 25.3% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 2.7 mi | 22.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 3.3 mi | 30.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Hook | 32.2% (±10.7 points) |
| 2 | Upper Chichester Township | 32.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | Chester Heights | 30.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 4 | Aston Township | 29.5% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 28.2% (±5.1 points) |
| 6 | Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 25.8% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eddystone | 24.1% (±12.0 points) |
Showing 7 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Marcus Hook
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marcus Hook?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marcus Hook, used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marcus Hook heat with oil?
32.2% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes in Marcus Hook use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marcus Hook have electric heat?
21.7% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes in Marcus Hook 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 Marcus Hook borough, Pennsylvania (place:47344, in state:42).
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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