How are homes heated in DeMotte, IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in DeMotte, used by 88.0% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 88.0% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 12.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in DeMotte
| Fuel used most | DeMotte | Jasper County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.0% (±6.0 points) | 63.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.0% (±6.0 points) | 10.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 23.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.1% | 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 DeMotte, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jasper County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In DeMotte, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jasper County (10.3%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near DeMotte
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMotte | — | 12.0% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Wheatfield Township | 5.0 mi | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Roselawn | 5.8 mi | 12.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Creek Township | 7.2 mi | 6.7% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatfield | 7.4 mi | 6.4% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Newton County) | 7.9 mi | 9.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township (Porter County) | 8.0 mi | 15.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Jasper County) | 8.4 mi | 12.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Jasper County) | 8.5 mi | 10.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheatfield Township, IN (4.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
DeMotte lies inside Keener Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 DeMotte
What is the most common way to heat a home in DeMotte?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in DeMotte, used by 88.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in DeMotte heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in DeMotte use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in DeMotte have electric heat?
12.0% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in DeMotte 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 DeMotte town, Indiana (place:17704, in state:18).
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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