How are homes heated in West Bethlehem Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Bethlehem Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Bethlehem Township, used by 55.7% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.1% heat with electricity.

10.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.7% (±10.6 points)
Electricity: 22.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 10.5%

Heating fuel in West Bethlehem Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Bethlehem Township	Washington County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	55.7% (±10.6 points)	66.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	10.5% (±4.9 points)	7.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	22.1% (±11.9 points)	21.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.8% (±1.5 points)	2.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	7.0% (±3.9 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±1.0 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.9% (±3.0 points)	0.4%	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 West Bethlehem Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (7.7%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In West Bethlehem Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.0%).

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 West Bethlehem Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Bethlehem Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Bethlehem Township	—	22.1% (±11.9 points)	—
Marianna	1.7 mi	9.4% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Deemston	4.1 mi	18.3% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
North Bethlehem Township	4.2 mi	24.3% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Beallsville	4.5 mi	11.3% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cokeburg	4.9 mi	13.4% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Amwell Township	5.2 mi	30.0% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
East Bethlehem Township	5.4 mi	18.9% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Clarksville	5.5 mi	5.1% (±7.2 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarksville, PA (5.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
19	Canton Township (Washington County)	14.8% (±5.0 points)
20	Donegal Township (Washington County)	14.0% (±5.7 points)
21	South Franklin Township	12.1% (±6.4 points)
22	Morris Township (Washington County)	11.9% (±6.7 points)
23	Fallowfield Township	11.8% (±4.3 points)
24	North Bethlehem Township	11.3% (±4.2 points)
25	West Bethlehem Township	10.5% (±4.9 points)
26	Deemston	9.7% (±4.8 points)
27	Cecil Township	9.1% (±2.9 points)
28	Chartiers Township	8.2% (±2.6 points)
29	Carroll Township (Washington County)	7.5% (±4.2 points)
30	Marianna	7.3% (±7.9 points)
31	Union Township (Washington County)	6.9% (±6.9 points)

Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 West Bethlehem Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Bethlehem Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Bethlehem Township, used by 55.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Bethlehem Township heat with oil?

10.5% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in West Bethlehem Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Bethlehem Township have electric heat?

22.1% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in West Bethlehem Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bethlehem township, Washington County, Pennsylvania

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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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