How are homes heated in Topton, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Topton, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Topton, used by 36.8% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.7% heat with electricity.

30.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 36.8% (±8.4 points)
Electricity: 27.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 30.9%

Heating fuel in Topton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Topton	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	36.8% (±8.4 points)	42.3%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	30.9% (±8.9 points)	22.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	27.7% (±8.2 points)	22.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.0% (±3.9 points)	7.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.3 points)	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±1.0 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.3 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 Topton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

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

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

In Topton, 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 Topton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Topton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Topton	—	27.7% (±8.2 points)	—
Longswamp Township	2.3 mi	26.8% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Maxatawny Township	2.7 mi	35.2% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lyons	3.4 mi	28.8% (±21.6 points)	Not measurably different
Kutztown	4.1 mi	44.2% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Breinigsville	4.3 mi	10.8% (±5.1 points)	Lower
Kutztown University	4.3 mi	86.6% (±27.1 points)	Higher
Rockland Township (Berks County)	4.4 mi	30.3% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
District Township	5.4 mi	17.8% (±5.1 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Breinigsville, PA (10.8%), District Township, PA (17.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kutztown, PA (44.2%), Kutztown University, PA (86.6%).

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
33	Rockland Township (Berks County)	34.1% (±8.8 points)
34	Oley Township	33.7% (±9.2 points)
35	North Heidelberg Township	33.3% (±7.0 points)
36	Bally	32.4% (±8.1 points)
37	Boyertown	31.8% (±6.4 points)
38	Bern Township	31.0% (±8.5 points)
39	Topton	30.9% (±8.9 points)
40	Union Township (Berks County)	30.7% (±7.7 points)
41	Maxatawny Township	29.7% (±7.6 points)
42	Leesport	29.0% (±6.6 points)
43	Kenhorst	28.9% (±9.9 points)
44 (tie)	Kutztown	27.4% (±8.4 points)
44 (tie)	Marion Township (Berks County)	27.4% (±8.1 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 Topton

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Topton, used by 36.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Topton heat with oil?

30.9% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Topton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Topton have electric heat?

27.7% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Topton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topton borough, 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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