How are homes heated in Democrat Township, IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Democrat Township, used by 40.8% (±18.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.1% heat with utility gas.
30.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.1% (±9.3 points)
- Electricity
- 30.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Democrat Township
| Fuel used most | Democrat Township | Carroll County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.1% (±9.3 points) | 37.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.7% (±18.9 points) | 22.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 40.8% (±18.0 points) | 32.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 17.4% (±13.4 points) | 5.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±3.2 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 Democrat Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carroll County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Democrat Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carroll County (22.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Democrat Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat Township | — | 30.7% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Monroe Township (Carroll County) | 4.5 mi | 25.9% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 5.0 mi | 20.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owen Township (Clinton County) | 5.0 mi | 22.9% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flora | 5.4 mi | 30.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township | 5.4 mi | 31.2% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Carroll County) | 6.3 mi | 27.8% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Carroll County) | 6.6 mi | 32.1% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Clinton County) | 6.9 mi | 29.0% (±7.8 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 Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Delphi | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Yeoman | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Adams Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±22.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Burlington Township | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Carrollton Township | 0.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Deer Creek Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Democrat Township | 0.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Madison Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±22.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Tippecanoe Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Carroll 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 Democrat Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Democrat Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Democrat Township, used by 40.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Democrat Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Democrat Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Democrat Township have electric heat?
30.7% (±18.9 points) of occupied homes in Democrat Township 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 Democrat township, Carroll County, Indiana (county subdivision:17686, in state:18 county:015).
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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