How are homes heated in Washington Township (York County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (York County), used by 32.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.7% heat with utility gas.
21.6% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.7% (±0.8 points)
- Electricity
- 21.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 32.4%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (York County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (York County) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 51.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 32.4% (±7.9 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.6% (±5.3 points) | 23.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.3% (±7.3 points) | 7.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.4% (±4.3 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 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 (York County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in York County (12.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (York County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from York County (23.9%).
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 Washington Township (York County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (York County) | — | 21.6% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Lake Meade | 3.3 mi | 65.0% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Wellsville | 3.6 mi | 18.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklintown | 5.0 mi | 72.6% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Reading Township | 5.1 mi | 39.0% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Warrington Township (York County) | 5.1 mi | 30.8% (±6.9 points) | Higher |
| East Berlin | 5.2 mi | 21.6% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Latimore Township | 5.6 mi | 28.9% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (York County) | 6.0 mi | 53.0% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Meade, PA (65.0%), Franklintown, PA (72.6%), Reading Township, PA (39.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Codorus Township | 43.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 6 | Cross Roads | 43.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | Warrington Township (York County) | 40.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 8 | Springfield Township (York County) | 35.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | Lower Windsor Township | 34.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 10 | Fawn Township (York County) | 32.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Washington Township (York County) | 32.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 | Manheim Township (York County) | 31.8% (±8.6 points) |
| 13 | Winterstown | 31.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 14 | East Hopewell Township | 31.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Monaghan Township | 30.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | North Hopewell Township | 29.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 17 | Paradise Township (York County) | 28.5% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 (York County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (York County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (York County), used by 32.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (York County) heat with oil?
32.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (York County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (York County) have electric heat?
21.6% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (York 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, York County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81352, in state:42 county:133).
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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