How are homes heated in West Bradford Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Bradford Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in West Bradford Township, used by 31.2% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.8% heat with utility gas.

24.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 15.8% (±5.2 points)
Electricity: 31.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 24.0%

Heating fuel in West Bradford Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Bradford Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	15.8% (±5.2 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	24.0% (±3.5 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	31.2% (±4.9 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.7% (±4.9 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	1.9% (±1.5 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.2% (±0.4 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±0.8 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±0.8 points)	0.5%	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 Bradford Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Chester County (18.3%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In West Bradford Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Chester County (31.1%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near West Bradford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Bradford Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Bradford Township	—	31.2% (±4.9 points)	—
Newlin Township	2.7 mi	24.0% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Thorndale	3.4 mi	34.6% (±10.7 points)	Not measurably different
Downingtown	3.5 mi	38.1% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
East Bradford Township	3.7 mi	33.9% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Caln Township	3.8 mi	38.0% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
East Caln Township	4.3 mi	38.6% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Caln	4.4 mi	36.9% (±18.3 points)	Not measurably different
Pocopson Township	4.6 mi	19.7% (±5.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pocopson Township, PA (19.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
17	Pocopson Township	27.1% (±7.8 points)
18	London Britain Township	25.5% (±5.2 points)
19	West Sadsbury Township	25.4% (±7.5 points)
20 (tie)	Honey Brook	24.8% (±6.1 points)
20 (tie)	East Vincent Township	24.8% (±7.2 points)
22	Elk Township (Chester County)	24.5% (±6.4 points)
23	West Bradford Township	24.0% (±3.5 points)
24	East Pikeland Township	23.9% (±5.4 points)
25	Schuylkill Township (Chester County)	23.7% (±4.5 points)
26 (tie)	Honey Brook Township	23.3% (±11.0 points)
26 (tie)	West Nantmeal Township	23.3% (±6.3 points)
28	Wallace Township	23.0% (±6.5 points)
29	Lower Oxford Township	21.8% (±7.1 points)

Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Bradford Township

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in West Bradford Township, used by 31.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Bradford Township heat with oil?

24.0% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in West Bradford Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Bradford Township have electric heat?

31.2% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in West Bradford Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bradford township, Chester 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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