How are homes heated in Young Township (Indiana County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Young Township (Indiana County), used by 61.8% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.1% heat with electricity.
12.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 61.8% (±9.5 points)
- Electricity
- 14.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.8%
Heating fuel in Young Township (Indiana County)
| Fuel used most | Young Township (Indiana County) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.8% (±9.5 points) | 54.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.8% (±5.0 points) | 16.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.1% (±10.4 points) | 17.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.6% (±4.0 points) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.9% | 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 Young Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Indiana County (16.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Young Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Indiana County (17.5%).
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 Young Township (Indiana County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Township (Indiana County) | — | 14.1% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) | 4.3 mi | 10.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend Township | 4.9 mi | 14.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Armstrong Township (Indiana County) | 5.4 mi | 19.2% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Lick Township | 6.8 mi | 18.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelocta | 6.8 mi | 5.9% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avonmore | 6.9 mi | 18.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kiskiminetas Township | 7.0 mi | 9.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saltsburg | 7.6 mi | 5.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Indiana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Burrell Township (Indiana County) | 25.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 16 | Rayne Township | 17.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 17 | Center Township (Indiana County) | 17.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 18 | Banks Township (Indiana County) | 16.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Grant Township | 16.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 20 | Armstrong Township (Indiana County) | 16.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Young Township (Indiana County) | 12.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 22 | Washington Township (Indiana County) | 12.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 23 | East Mahoning Township | 10.8% (±4.2 points) |
| 24 | North Mahoning Township | 10.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 25 | Clymer | 8.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 26 | Glen Campbell | 6.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 27 | Canoe Township | 5.3% (±3.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Indiana 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 Young Township (Indiana County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Young Township (Indiana County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Young Township (Indiana County), used by 61.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Young Township (Indiana County) heat with oil?
12.8% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Young Township (Indiana County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Young Township (Indiana County) have electric heat?
14.1% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Young Township (Indiana 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 Young township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:87160, in state:42 county:063).
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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