How are homes heated in Upper Oxford Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Upper Oxford Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Upper Oxford Township, used by 38.5% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.1% heat with utility gas.

19.3% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.1% (±2.3 points)
Electricity: 19.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 38.5%

Heating fuel in Upper Oxford Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Upper Oxford Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	3.1% (±2.3 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	38.5% (±9.7 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	19.3% (±6.3 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.4% (±9.6 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.6 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	2.7% (±2.2 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.6 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.6 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 Upper Oxford Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Chester County (18.3%).

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

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

In Upper Oxford Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Chester County (31.1%).

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 Upper Oxford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Upper Oxford Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Upper Oxford Township	—	19.3% (±6.3 points)	—
Lower Oxford Township	2.9 mi	18.8% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
West Fallowfield Township (Chester County)	4.0 mi	24.8% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Oxford	4.1 mi	20.0% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Penn Township (Chester County)	4.7 mi	26.8% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Londonderry Township (Chester County)	4.9 mi	11.2% (±4.8 points)	Lower
East Nottingham Township	5.7 mi	16.5% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Colerain Township (Lancaster County)	5.8 mi	22.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
New London Township	6.2 mi	20.6% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Londonderry Township (Chester County), PA (11.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Warwick Township (Chester County)	52.3% (±6.4 points)
2	West Marlborough Township	45.9% (±8.9 points)
3	North Coventry Township	43.8% (±6.6 points)
4	Highland Township (Chester County)	40.1% (±8.2 points)
5	Upper Oxford Township	38.5% (±9.7 points)
6	Modena	37.0% (±19.2 points)
7	Newlin Township	33.1% (±8.6 points)
8	East Coventry Township	33.0% (±8.7 points)
9	East Nantmeal Township	32.0% (±6.6 points)
10	Kennett Square	31.4% (±9.4 points)
11	Spring City	31.1% (±9.5 points)

Showing 11 of 73 places in Chester 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 Oxford Township

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Upper Oxford Township, used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Upper Oxford Township heat with oil?

38.5% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes in Upper Oxford Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Upper Oxford Township have electric heat?

19.3% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Upper Oxford Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Oxford township, Chester 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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