How are homes heated in Midway, PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Midway, used by 69.7% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% heat with electricity.
0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.7% (±9.2 points)
- Electricity
- 25.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.5%
Heating fuel in Midway
| Fuel used most | Midway | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.7% (±9.2 points) | 66.5% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 7.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.8% (±8.8 points) | 21.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.1 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 Midway, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Washington County (7.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Midway, 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 Midway
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | — | 25.8% (±8.8 points) | — |
| McDonald | 3.1 mi | 17.2% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township (Washington County) | 3.2 mi | 31.3% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sturgeon | 4.1 mi | 24.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township | 4.4 mi | 31.8% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 4.5 mi | 31.0% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Fayette Township | 5.0 mi | 18.0% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burgettstown | 5.4 mi | 12.5% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Oakdale | 5.9 mi | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Burgettstown, PA (12.5%), Oakdale, PA (9.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Charleroi | 1.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 51 | North Charleroi | 0.7% (±0.8 points) |
| 52 (tie) | Canonsburg | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 52 (tie) | Washington | 0.6% (±0.5 points) |
| 52 (tie) | Peters Township (Washington County) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Houston | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Midway | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Claysville | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Coal Center | 0.0% (±41.1 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Cokeburg | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 57 (tie) | East Washington | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Elco | 0.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Ellsworth | 0.0% (±9.2 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 Midway
What is the most common way to heat a home in Midway?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Midway, used by 69.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Midway heat with oil?
0.5% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Midway use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Midway have electric heat?
25.8% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Midway 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 Midway borough, Pennsylvania (place:49240, 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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Figures last updated on .
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