How are homes heated in Williams Township (Northampton County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Williams Township (Northampton County), PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Williams Township (Northampton County), used by 32.4% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.9% heat with electricity.

31.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 32.4% (±9.0 points)
Electricity: 13.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 31.2%

Heating fuel in Williams Township (Northampton County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Williams Township (Northampton County)	Northampton County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	32.4% (±9.0 points)	39.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	31.2% (±8.5 points)	21.5%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	13.9% (±5.9 points)	31.3%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	14.7% (±6.8 points)	4.3%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	6.3% (±3.8 points)	1.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.8 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8% (±1.4 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 Williams Township (Northampton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Northampton County (21.5%).

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

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

In Williams Township (Northampton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Northampton County (31.3%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Williams Township (Northampton County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Williams Township (Northampton County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Williams Township (Northampton County)	—	13.9% (±5.9 points)	—
Glendon	2.0 mi	17.4% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Old Orchard	2.6 mi	35.9% (±16.2 points)	Higher
Pohatcong Township	2.7 mi	6.5% (±3.8 points)	Lower
Riegelsville	2.8 mi	18.9% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
West Easton	3.4 mi	12.9% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Wilson	3.8 mi	30.3% (±7.1 points)	Higher
Easton	3.9 mi	29.9% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Durham Township	4.0 mi	13.6% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pohatcong Township, NJ (6.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Old Orchard, PA (35.9%), Wilson, PA (30.3%), Easton, PA (29.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
13	Bushkill Township	39.5% (±5.9 points)
14	Pen Argyl	39.2% (±12.2 points)
15	Glendon	34.7% (±17.6 points)
16	East Bangor	32.7% (±9.6 points)
17	Moore Township	32.2% (±5.5 points)
18	Bangor	31.7% (±8.8 points)
19	Williams Township (Northampton County)	31.2% (±8.5 points)
20	Nazareth	30.3% (±7.3 points)
21	Lower Nazareth Township	28.5% (±5.9 points)
22	East Allen Township	25.0% (±7.9 points)
23	Northampton	24.9% (±5.8 points)
24	Lower Saucon Township	24.6% (±4.9 points)
25	Bath	21.8% (±6.5 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Williams Township (Northampton County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Morgan Hill, Raubsville.

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 Williams Township (Northampton County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Williams Township (Northampton County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Williams Township (Northampton County), used by 32.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Williams Township (Northampton County) heat with oil?

31.2% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Williams Township (Northampton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Williams Township (Northampton County) have electric heat?

13.9% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Williams Township (Northampton County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williams township, Northampton 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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