How are homes heated in Robeson Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Robeson Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Robeson Township, used by 41.9% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.2% heat with utility gas.

24.1% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.2% (±2.7 points)
Electricity: 24.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 41.9%

Heating fuel in Robeson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Robeson Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	6.2% (±2.7 points)	42.3%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	41.9% (±7.2 points)	22.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	24.1% (±6.2 points)	22.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.3% (±4.5 points)	7.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	5.7% (±2.6 points)	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.8% (±0.9 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±0.9 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±0.5 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 Robeson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Berks County (22.9%).

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

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

In Robeson Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

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 Robeson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Robeson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Robeson Township	—	24.1% (±6.2 points)	—
Flying Hills	3.2 mi	18.6% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
New Morgan	3.6 mi	54.5% (±31.7 points)	Not measurably different
Birdsboro	3.9 mi	22.9% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lorane	4.1 mi	26.4% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Cumru Township	4.8 mi	24.3% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Brecknock Township (Berks County)	5.0 mi	27.5% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Reiffton	5.0 mi	12.9% (±4.5 points)	Lower
Grill	5.0 mi	29.0% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reiffton, PA (12.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Albany Township (Berks County)	50.2% (±6.8 points)
6	Upper Tulpehocken Township	50.1% (±8.1 points)
7	Shoemakersville	47.1% (±8.1 points)
8	Ruscombmanor Township	46.3% (±9.5 points)
9	Bechtelsville	45.2% (±9.0 points)
10	Perry Township (Berks County)	44.5% (±7.0 points)
11	Robeson Township	41.9% (±7.2 points)
12	Douglass Township (Berks County)	41.8% (±9.6 points)
13	Upper Bern Township	41.7% (±10.8 points)
14	Pike Township (Berks County)	41.6% (±7.1 points)
15	Windsor Township (Berks County)	41.5% (±6.4 points)
16	Greenwich Township	41.1% (±8.4 points)
17	Washington Township (Berks County)	40.5% (±11.4 points)

Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Robeson Township

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Robeson Township, used by 41.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Robeson Township heat with oil?

41.9% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Robeson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Robeson Township have electric heat?

24.1% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Robeson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robeson township, Berks 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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