How are homes heated in Palmyra Township (Wayne County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Palmyra Township (Wayne County), used by 30.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.6% heat with utility gas.
24.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.6% (±4.3 points)
- Electricity
- 24.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 30.9%
Heating fuel in Palmyra Township (Wayne County)
| Fuel used most | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 30.9% (±8.4 points) | 31.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.0% (±7.6 points) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 24.4% (±7.8 points) | 18.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.6% (±5.2 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 6.0% (±4.9 points) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.0% (±4.1 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 Palmyra Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wayne County (31.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Palmyra Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wayne 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 Palmyra Township (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | — | 24.0% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Hawley | 2.8 mi | 42.3% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Texas Township | 4.3 mi | 17.4% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Ridge Township | 4.9 mi | 28.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township | 5.0 mi | 21.0% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honesdale | 5.2 mi | 31.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paupack Township | 6.2 mi | 37.5% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Lackawaxen Township | 6.7 mi | 33.7% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township (Pike County) | 8.2 mi | 25.7% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hawley, PA (42.3%), Paupack Township, PA (37.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 33.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Manchester Township (Wayne County) | 33.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 17 | Texas Township | 32.9% (±12.3 points) |
| 18 | Oregon Township | 32.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 19 | Sterling Township | 31.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 20 | Damascus Township | 31.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 21 | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | 30.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 22 | Waymart | 29.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 23 | Scott Township (Wayne County) | 27.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 24 | Paupack Township | 26.6% (±8.5 points) |
| 25 | Salem Township (Wayne County) | 22.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 26 | Honesdale | 19.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 27 | Hawley | 15.9% (±5.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Palmyra Township (Wayne County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Palmyra Township (Wayne County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Palmyra Township (Wayne County), used by 30.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Palmyra Township (Wayne County) heat with oil?
30.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Palmyra Township (Wayne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Palmyra Township (Wayne County) have electric heat?
24.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Palmyra Township (Wayne 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 Palmyra township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:57736, in state:42 county:127).
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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