How are homes heated in Wayne Township (Dauphin County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Dauphin County), used by 43.2% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.8% heat with utility gas.
20.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.8% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 43.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 20.2%
Heating fuel in Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
| Fuel used most | Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 38.3% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 20.2% (±5.0 points) | 15.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.2% (±6.7 points) | 37.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 22.8% (±7.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.4% (±2.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.6% | 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 Wayne Township (Dauphin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dauphin County (15.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Wayne Township (Dauphin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dauphin County (37.8%).
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 Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | — | 43.2% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Halifax Township | 4.9 mi | 25.8% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Halifax | 5.1 mi | 51.4% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 5.5 mi | 22.8% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Middle Paxton Township | 5.5 mi | 42.1% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabethville | 6.1 mi | 31.9% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 7.1 mi | 49.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Buffalo | 7.1 mi | 53.6% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | 7.8 mi | 31.6% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Halifax Township, PA (25.8%), Jackson Township (Dauphin County), PA (22.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | 30.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 21 | Lykens Township | 29.9% (±8.2 points) |
| 22 | Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 28.3% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 | Hummelstown | 26.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 24 | Middle Paxton Township | 26.2% (±8.8 points) |
| 25 | West Hanover Township | 25.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 26 | Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | 20.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 27 | Paxtang | 17.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 28 | South Hanover Township | 16.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 29 | Highspire | 15.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 30 | Penbrook | 15.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 31 | Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 14.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 32 | Lower Paxton Township | 12.9% (±1.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wayne Township (Dauphin County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Dauphin County), used by 43.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) heat with oil?
20.2% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) have electric heat?
43.2% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Dauphin 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 Wayne township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81744, in state:42 county:043).
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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