How are homes heated in Washington Township (Wyoming County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Wyoming County), used by 35.2% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.4% heat with utility gas.
24.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.4% (±3.5 points)
- Electricity
- 35.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 24.4%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Wyoming County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Wyoming County) | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% (±3.5 points) | 3.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 24.4% (±7.0 points) | 35.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.2% (±8.3 points) | 23.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.7% (±11.0 points) | 21.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 5.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.1% | 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 (Wyoming County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Wyoming County (35.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Wyoming County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Wyoming County (23.5%).
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 (Wyoming County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Wyoming County) | — | 35.2% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Meshoppen | 2.8 mi | 11.4% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Tunkhannock | 4.3 mi | 29.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meshoppen Township | 4.4 mi | 30.4% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Township | 4.4 mi | 20.2% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Mehoopany Township | 5.4 mi | 27.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | 5.4 mi | 25.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springville Township | 7.0 mi | 11.6% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Auburn Township | 7.2 mi | 17.6% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meshoppen, PA (11.4%), Lemon Township, PA (20.2%), Springville Township, PA (11.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wyoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nicholson Township (Wyoming County) | 32.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 16 | Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | 31.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 17 | Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | 31.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 18 | North Branch Township | 30.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 19 | Mehoopany Township | 28.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 20 | Meshoppen Township | 27.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 21 | Washington Township (Wyoming County) | 24.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 22 | Overfield Township | 18.2% (±6.4 points) |
| 23 | Factoryville | 17.0% (±6.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Wyoming 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 (Wyoming County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Wyoming County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Wyoming County), used by 35.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Wyoming County) heat with oil?
24.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Wyoming County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Wyoming County) have electric heat?
35.2% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Wyoming 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, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81344, in state:42 county:131).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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