How are homes heated in Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Upper Mount Bethel Township, used by 55.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.4% heat with utility gas.

15.7% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.4% (±2.1 points)
Electricity: 15.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 55.9%

Heating fuel in Upper Mount Bethel Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Upper Mount Bethel Township	Northampton County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	4.4% (±2.1 points)	39.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	55.9% (±7.7 points)	21.5%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	15.7% (±4.9 points)	31.3%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.0% (±3.7 points)	4.3%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	9.6% (±4.5 points)	1.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	1.6% (±2.3 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.4% (±2.6 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.2 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 Upper Mount Bethel Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Northampton County (21.5%).

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

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

In Upper Mount Bethel Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Northampton County (31.3%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Upper Mount Bethel Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Upper Mount Bethel Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Upper Mount Bethel Township	—	15.7% (±4.9 points)	—
Portland	2.4 mi	31.5% (±14.1 points)	Higher
East Bangor	3.0 mi	30.2% (±10.1 points)	Higher
Knowlton Township	4.3 mi	19.3% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bangor	4.4 mi	19.5% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Delaware Water Gap	4.6 mi	28.0% (±9.9 points)	Higher
Roseto	4.7 mi	12.4% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Northampton County)	4.7 mi	25.1% (±7.5 points)	Higher
Belvidere Town	5.9 mi	10.9% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Portland, PA (31.5%), East Bangor, PA (30.2%), Delaware Water Gap, PA (28.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Upper Mount Bethel Township	55.9% (±7.7 points)
2	Chapman	54.4% (±15.5 points)
3	Lower Mount Bethel Township	53.5% (±9.8 points)
4 (tie)	Portland	53.2% (±14.0 points)
4 (tie)	Washington Township (Northampton County)	53.2% (±9.1 points)
6	Roseto	52.1% (±8.0 points)
7	Stockertown	50.7% (±10.4 points)

Showing 7 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Upper Mount Bethel Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Upper Mount Bethel Township?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Upper Mount Bethel Township, used by 55.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Upper Mount Bethel Township heat with oil?

55.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Upper Mount Bethel Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Upper Mount Bethel Township have electric heat?

15.7% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Upper Mount Bethel Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Mount Bethel township, Northampton 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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