How are homes heated in Springfield Township (Bucks County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Bucks County), used by 54.1% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.9% heat with utility gas.
29.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.9% (±3.7 points)
- Electricity
- 29.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 54.1%
Heating fuel in Springfield Township (Bucks County)
| Fuel used most | Springfield Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% (±3.7 points) | 37.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 54.1% (±11.4 points) | 23.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.0% (±8.9 points) | 30.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.6% (±5.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.4% (±3.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.4 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 Springfield Township (Bucks County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Bucks County (23.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Springfield Township (Bucks County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bucks County (30.9%).
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 Springfield Township (Bucks County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Bucks County) | — | 29.0% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Richlandtown | 3.9 mi | 42.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hellertown | 4.2 mi | 20.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Saucon Township | 4.4 mi | 24.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coopersburg | 4.9 mi | 35.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haycock Township | 4.9 mi | 27.8% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Bucks County) | 5.3 mi | 39.4% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Durham Township | 5.4 mi | 13.6% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Upper Saucon Township | 5.6 mi | 35.5% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Durham Township, PA (13.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (Bucks County), PA (39.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riegelsville | 67.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 2 | Bridgeton Township | 64.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 | Nockamixon Township | 58.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 4 | Durham Township | 57.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Springfield Township (Bucks County) | 54.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 6 | Wrightstown Township | 49.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Haycock Township | 43.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 8 | Tinicum Township (Bucks County) | 43.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 9 | Bristol Township | 39.9% (±3.0 points) |
| 10 | Ivyland | 37.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 11 | Langhorne Manor | 36.8% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Springfield Township (Bucks County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Springfield Township (Bucks County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Bucks County), used by 54.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Springfield Township (Bucks County) heat with oil?
54.1% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Bucks County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Springfield Township (Bucks County) have electric heat?
29.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Bucks 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 Springfield township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:73016, in state:42 county:017).
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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