How are homes heated in Morgan Township, PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Morgan Township, used by 46.1% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% heat with electricity.
18.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 46.1% (±9.1 points)
- Electricity
- 23.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 18.9%
Heating fuel in Morgan Township
| Fuel used most | Morgan Township | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.1% (±9.1 points) | 50.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 18.9% (±7.9 points) | 12.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.4% (±7.0 points) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.6% (±1.8 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.6% (±4.3 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.5 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 Morgan Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (12.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Morgan Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Greene 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 Morgan Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Township | — | 23.4% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Jefferson (Greene County) | 3.0 mi | 13.8% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 3.5 mi | 5.1% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 3.7 mi | 20.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marianna | 4.0 mi | 9.4% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Morrisville (community) | 5.0 mi | 33.8% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bethlehem Township | 5.3 mi | 18.9% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | 5.4 mi | 38.3% (±8.6 points) | Higher |
| West Bethlehem Township | 5.7 mi | 22.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarksville, PA (5.1%), Marianna, PA (9.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Greene County), PA (38.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunkard Township | 24.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Greene County) | 23.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Cumberland Township (Greene County) | 22.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 | Monongahela Township | 21.2% (±9.3 points) |
| 5 | Morgan Township | 18.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 6 | Morris Township (Greene County) | 18.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Greene County) | 14.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Greene County) | 12.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Whiteley Township | 11.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 10 | Springhill Township (Greene County) | 10.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 9.6% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Greene 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 Morgan Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Morgan Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Morgan Township, used by 46.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Morgan Township heat with oil?
18.9% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Morgan Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Morgan Township have electric heat?
23.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Morgan Township 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 Morgan township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:50992, in state:42 county:059).
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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Figures last updated on .
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