How are homes heated in Washington Township (Lehigh County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Lehigh County), used by 37.5% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.2% heat with utility gas.
35.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.2% (±3.4 points)
- Electricity
- 35.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 37.5%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Lehigh County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Lehigh County) | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 34.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 37.5% (±8.8 points) | 18.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.4% (±8.9 points) | 40.7% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | 3.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.0% (±10.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.4 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 (Lehigh County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lehigh County (18.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Lehigh County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lehigh County (40.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Washington Township (Lehigh County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Lehigh County) | — | 35.4% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Slatington | 1.8 mi | 43.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnutport | 2.5 mi | 46.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | 3.9 mi | 41.5% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowmanstown | 4.4 mi | 27.5% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmerton | 4.6 mi | 39.0% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schnecksville | 4.9 mi | 55.7% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| East Penn Township | 4.9 mi | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| North Whitehall Township | 5.3 mi | 51.1% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Penn Township, PA (15.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schnecksville, PA (55.7%), North Whitehall Township, PA (51.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Milford Township | 42.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Coopersburg | 40.3% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 | Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | 38.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 37.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 5 | North Whitehall Township | 33.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 | Lynn Township | 32.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 | Upper Milford Township | 28.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Slatington | 27.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 27.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 10 | Weisenberg Township | 26.8% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 (Lehigh County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Lehigh County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Lehigh County), used by 37.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Lehigh County) heat with oil?
37.5% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Lehigh County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Lehigh County) have electric heat?
35.4% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Lehigh 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, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81280, in state:42 county:077).
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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Figures last updated on .
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