How are homes heated in Warwick Township (Chester County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Warwick Township (Chester County), PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Warwick Township (Chester County), used by 52.3% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

13.5% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±3.1 points)
Electricity: 13.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 52.3%

Heating fuel in Warwick Township (Chester County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Warwick Township (Chester County)	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±3.1 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	52.3% (±6.4 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	13.5% (±4.2 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	22.7% (±5.7 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	6.5% (±3.2 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±2.7 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.4% (±2.7 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 Warwick Township (Chester County), 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 Warwick Township (Chester County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Chester County (31.1%).

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 Warwick Township (Chester County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Warwick Township (Chester County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Warwick Township (Chester County)	—	13.5% (±4.2 points)	—
East Nantmeal Township	3.1 mi	31.2% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Union Township (Berks County)	3.6 mi	21.4% (±5.9 points)	Higher
Elverson	4.2 mi	71.1% (±5.3 points)	Higher
South Coventry Township	4.2 mi	13.7% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
West Nantmeal Township	5.0 mi	30.8% (±6.7 points)	Higher
North Coventry Township	5.2 mi	25.0% (±7.0 points)	Higher
Pughtown	5.3 mi	8.3% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
West Pottsgrove Township	6.3 mi	25.8% (±4.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Nantmeal Township, PA (31.2%), Union Township (Berks County), PA (21.4%), Elverson, PA (71.1%).

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)

Showing 7 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 Warwick Township (Chester County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Warwick Township (Chester County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Warwick Township (Chester County), used by 52.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Warwick Township (Chester County) heat with oil?

52.3% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Warwick Township (Chester County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Warwick Township (Chester County) have electric heat?

13.5% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Warwick Township (Chester County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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