How are homes heated in Nicholson Township (Fayette County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Nicholson Township (Fayette County), used by 46.0% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.9% heat with utility gas.
23.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.9% (±4.2 points)
- Electricity
- 23.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 46.0%
Heating fuel in Nicholson Township (Fayette County)
| Fuel used most | Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.9% (±4.2 points) | 44.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 46.0% (±9.8 points) | 24.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.4% (±8.8 points) | 21.3% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | 5.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.4% (±4.6 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 6.4% (±3.8 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.8 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 Nicholson Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Fayette County (24.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Nicholson Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fayette County (21.3%).
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 Nicholson Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | — | 23.4% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Greensboro | 2.9 mi | 32.2% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithfield | 3.2 mi | 27.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Masontown | 3.3 mi | 24.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monongahela Township | 4.3 mi | 34.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springhill Township (Fayette County) | 4.3 mi | 27.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Township | 4.6 mi | 29.6% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Georges Township | 4.6 mi | 20.4% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Point Marion | 5.7 mi | 11.7% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Point Marion, PA (11.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markleysburg | 62.5% (±20.8 points) |
| 2 | Saltlick Township | 56.1% (±13.1 points) |
| 3 | Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | 46.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 4 | Lower Tyrone Township | 45.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 5 | Wharton Township (Fayette County) | 45.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 6 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | 45.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Dunbar Township | 45.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 | Redstone Township | 43.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Springfield Township (Fayette County) | 43.4% (±9.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 42 places in Fayette 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 Nicholson Township (Fayette County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Nicholson Township (Fayette County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Nicholson Township (Fayette County), used by 46.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Nicholson Township (Fayette County) heat with oil?
46.0% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Nicholson Township (Fayette County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Nicholson Township (Fayette County) have electric heat?
23.4% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Nicholson Township (Fayette County) 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 Nicholson township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:54392, in state:42 county:051).
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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