How are homes heated in Washington Township (Lawrence County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Lawrence County), used by 55.4% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.4% heat with utility gas.
24.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.4% (±2.6 points)
- Electricity
- 55.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 24.6%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Lawrence County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% (±2.6 points) | 57.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 24.6% (±11.0 points) | 10.1% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 55.4% (±10.2 points) | 25.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.4% (±6.3 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.1% (±2.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.1% (±3.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.3% | 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 Washington Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lawrence County (10.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lawrence County (25.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Washington Township (Lawrence County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Lawrence County) | — | 55.4% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Scott Township (Lawrence County) | 3.1 mi | 39.5% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Volant | 3.2 mi | 5.0% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
| Plain Grove Township | 3.5 mi | 46.8% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | 4.4 mi | 34.0% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 4.9 mi | 29.6% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) | 5.6 mi | 40.4% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 6.3 mi | 31.4% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| New Wilmington | 6.5 mi | 24.7% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scott Township (Lawrence County), PA (39.5%), Volant, PA (5.0%), Hickory Township (Lawrence County), PA (34.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | 52.3% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) | 48.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 | Plain Grove Township | 32.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 4 | New Beaver | 30.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 5 | Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) | 26.4% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 | North Beaver Township | 24.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Lawrence County) | 24.6% (±11.0 points) |
| 8 | Scott Township (Lawrence County) | 22.2% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County) | 21.3% (±8.2 points) |
| 10 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 17.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 11 | Little Beaver Township | 15.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 13.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 13 | Bessemer | 12.0% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Lawrence 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 Washington Township (Lawrence County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Lawrence County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Lawrence County), used by 55.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Lawrence County) heat with oil?
24.6% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Lawrence County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Lawrence County) have electric heat?
55.4% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Lawrence County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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 Washington township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81272, in state:42 county:073).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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