How are homes heated in New Vernon Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in New Vernon Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Vernon Township, used by 25.1% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.5% heat with electricity.

21.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 25.1% (±10.7 points)
Electricity: 13.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 21.3%

Heating fuel in New Vernon Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Vernon Township	Mercer County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	25.1% (±10.7 points)	62.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	21.3% (±7.8 points)	8.8%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	13.5% (±6.5 points)	18.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.7% (±6.0 points)	3.7%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	23.7% (±9.1 points)	4.2%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.8% (±4.0 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.5%	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 Vernon Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Mercer County (8.8%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In New Vernon Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mercer County (18.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near New Vernon Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Vernon Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Vernon Township	—	13.5% (±6.5 points)	—
New Lebanon	3.8 mi	17.7% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Township (Mercer County)	3.8 mi	30.0% (±7.1 points)	Higher
Perry Township (Mercer County)	4.1 mi	17.6% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sheakleyville	4.5 mi	12.2% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different
Deer Creek Township	4.6 mi	23.7% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sandy Lake	4.6 mi	22.9% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Stoneboro	4.9 mi	21.7% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Mill Creek Township (Mercer County)	5.3 mi	21.0% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Mercer County), PA (30.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7	Salem Township (Mercer County)	24.8% (±7.1 points)
8	Wolf Creek Township	24.6% (±8.6 points)
9	Lake Township (Mercer County)	24.2% (±9.4 points)
10	Jefferson Township (Mercer County)	22.8% (±5.9 points)
11	Lackawannock Township	22.4% (±7.0 points)
12	Greene Township (Mercer County)	21.6% (±8.0 points)
13	New Vernon Township	21.3% (±7.8 points)
14	Otter Creek Township	20.8% (±6.7 points)
15	Coolspring Township	20.6% (±10.7 points)
16	Springfield Township (Mercer County)	20.5% (±5.3 points)
17 (tie)	Fairview Township (Mercer County)	18.2% (±6.0 points)
17 (tie)	Perry Township (Mercer County)	18.2% (±5.6 points)
19	Deer Creek Township	16.9% (±6.7 points)

Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Vernon Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Vernon Township, used by 25.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Vernon Township heat with oil?

21.3% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in New Vernon Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Vernon Township have electric heat?

13.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in New Vernon Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Vernon township, Mercer 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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