How are homes heated in Upper Uwchlan Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Upper Uwchlan Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Upper Uwchlan Township, used by 52.4% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.3% heat with electricity.

11.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 52.4% (±5.4 points)
Electricity: 24.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.3%

Heating fuel in Upper Uwchlan Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Upper Uwchlan Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	52.4% (±5.4 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.3% (±3.0 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	24.3% (±5.6 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.4% (±2.7 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.2% (±0.4 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.2% (±0.4 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.8 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.2% (±2.4 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±0.8 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 Uwchlan Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Chester County (18.3%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Upper Uwchlan 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 Uwchlan Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Upper Uwchlan Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Upper Uwchlan Township	—	24.3% (±5.6 points)	—
Eagleview	2.1 mi	40.2% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Uwchlan Township	2.9 mi	51.1% (±4.0 points)	Higher
Wallace Township	3.6 mi	36.9% (±8.3 points)	Higher
Lionville	3.8 mi	52.8% (±6.9 points)	Higher
East Nantmeal Township	4.0 mi	31.2% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
East Brandywine Township	4.2 mi	23.4% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
West Vincent Township	4.3 mi	27.0% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
West Pikeland Township	4.6 mi	40.6% (±9.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagleview, PA (40.2%), Uwchlan Township, PA (51.1%), Wallace Township, PA (36.9%).

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
59	Phoenixville	14.0% (±2.9 points)
60	Downingtown	13.8% (±5.0 points)
61	East Bradford Township	13.5% (±4.1 points)
62	Penn Township (Chester County)	12.5% (±6.2 points)
63	London Grove Township	12.4% (±3.8 points)
64 (tie)	Atglen	11.3% (±6.3 points)
64 (tie)	Upper Uwchlan Township	11.3% (±3.0 points)
66	East Goshen Township	10.8% (±2.6 points)
67	Uwchlan Township	10.7% (±2.6 points)
68	South Coatesville	9.7% (±4.4 points)
69	West Chester	8.9% (±2.5 points)
70	Birmingham Township	8.6% (±4.3 points)
71	West Vincent Township	8.5% (±4.0 points)

Showing 13 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 Uwchlan Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Upper Uwchlan Township, used by 52.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Upper Uwchlan Township heat with oil?

11.3% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Upper Uwchlan Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Upper Uwchlan Township have electric heat?

24.3% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Upper Uwchlan Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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 Upper Uwchlan township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79352, in state:42 county:029).

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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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