How are homes heated in New Hanover Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in New Hanover Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Hanover Township, used by 38.9% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.9% heat with electricity.

22.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.9% (±4.8 points)
Electricity: 24.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 22.1%

Heating fuel in New Hanover Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Hanover Township	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	38.9% (±4.8 points)	51.8%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	22.1% (±4.7 points)	14.5%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	24.9% (±4.3 points)	27.4%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.9% (±2.1 points)	4.2%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	4.6% (±1.7 points)	0.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±0.8 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.6% (±1.5 points)	0.6%	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 New Hanover Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Montgomery County (14.5%).

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

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

In New Hanover Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montgomery County (27.4%).

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 New Hanover Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Hanover Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Hanover Township	—	24.9% (±4.3 points)	—
Gilbertsville	2.5 mi	29.1% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Douglass Township (Montgomery County)	2.7 mi	25.7% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Upper Frederick Township	3.0 mi	45.0% (±7.4 points)	Higher
Pottsgrove	4.1 mi	31.2% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Boyertown	4.1 mi	36.4% (±9.5 points)	Higher
New Berlinville	4.2 mi	26.6% (±19.6 points)	Not measurably different
Upper Pottsgrove Township	4.3 mi	19.8% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Sanatoga	4.4 mi	29.9% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upper Frederick Township, PA (45.0%), Boyertown, PA (36.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14	Douglass Township (Montgomery County)	28.4% (±4.4 points)
15	Franconia Township	27.5% (±6.4 points)
16	North Wales	25.6% (±9.2 points)
17	Lower Pottsgrove Township	24.7% (±5.1 points)
18	Upper Hanover Township	24.5% (±6.5 points)
19	Bryn Athyn	22.8% (±7.3 points)
20	New Hanover Township	22.1% (±4.7 points)
21	Lower Providence Township	21.9% (±3.0 points)
22	Schwenksville	21.6% (±6.4 points)
23	Worcester Township	21.4% (±4.7 points)
24	Hatfield Township	21.2% (±2.5 points)
25	Lansdale	21.1% (±2.9 points)
26	Lower Frederick Township	19.8% (±5.6 points)

Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 New Hanover Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in New Hanover Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Hanover Township, used by 38.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Hanover Township heat with oil?

22.1% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in New Hanover Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Hanover Township have electric heat?

24.9% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in New Hanover Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Hanover township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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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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