How are homes heated in West Vincent Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Vincent Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Vincent Township, used by 44.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.0% heat with electricity.

8.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 44.9% (±7.7 points)
Electricity: 27.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.5%

Heating fuel in West Vincent Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Vincent Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	44.9% (±7.7 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.5% (±4.0 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	27.0% (±8.3 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	18.9% (±7.4 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.2 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.3 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 Vincent Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Chester County (18.3%).

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

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

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

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 Vincent Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Vincent Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Vincent Township	—	27.0% (±8.3 points)	—
West Pikeland Township	3.0 mi	40.6% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Pughtown	3.2 mi	8.3% (±5.4 points)	Lower
South Coventry Township	3.9 mi	13.7% (±4.5 points)	Lower
East Vincent Township	4.2 mi	25.6% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Upper Uwchlan Township	4.3 mi	24.3% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
East Pikeland Township	4.6 mi	22.7% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Eagleview	4.9 mi	40.2% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Lionville	5.0 mi	52.8% (±6.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pughtown, PA (8.3%), South Coventry Township, PA (13.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Pikeland Township, PA (40.6%), Eagleview, PA (40.2%), Lionville, PA (52.8%).

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
64 (tie)	Upper Uwchlan Township	11.3% (±3.0 points)
66	East Goshen Township	10.8% (±2.6 points)
67	Uwchlan Township	10.7% (±2.6 points)
68	South Coatesville	9.7% (±4.4 points)
69	West Chester	8.9% (±2.5 points)
70	Birmingham Township	8.6% (±4.3 points)
71	West Vincent Township	8.5% (±4.0 points)
72	East Caln Township	7.0% (±5.9 points)
73	Oxford	4.3% (±5.8 points)

Showing 9 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 Vincent Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Vincent Township, used by 44.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Vincent Township heat with oil?

8.5% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in West Vincent Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Vincent Township have electric heat?

27.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in West Vincent Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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