How are homes heated in Washington Township (Carroll County), IN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Carroll County), used by 65.6% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.1% heat with utility gas.

17.0% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
10.1% (±12.2 points)
Electricity
17.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Washington Township (Carroll County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWashington Township (Carroll County)Carroll CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas10.1% (±12.2 points)37.9%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±12.2 points)1.1%0.5%3.9%
Electricity17.0% (±11.0 points)22.3%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)65.6% (±16.6 points)32.0%7.2%4.9%
Wood4.9% (±7.5 points)5.6%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±12.2 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±12.2 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±12.2 points)0.6%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used2.4% (±5.0 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 Washington Township (Carroll County), 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 Washington Township (Carroll County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carroll County (22.3%).

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 Washington Township (Carroll County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington Township (Carroll County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Washington Township (Carroll County)—17.0% (±11.0 points)—
Liberty Township (Carroll County)4.9 mi4.3% (±6.7 points)Not measurably different
Carrollton Township5.3 mi7.5% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Carroll County)5.5 mi22.1% (±9.2 points)Not measurably different
Clinton Township (Cass County)6.0 mi7.4% (±12.7 points)Not measurably different
Deer Creek Township (Cass County)6.2 mi46.1% (±17.6 points)Higher
Washington Township (Cass County)6.2 mi15.8% (±9.3 points)Not measurably different
Camden6.4 mi30.5% (±10.9 points)Not measurably different
Rock Creek Township (Carroll County)7.9 mi11.3% (±16.0 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deer Creek Township (Cass County), IN (46.1%).

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)Carrollton Township0.0% (±11.0 points)
7 (tie)Deer Creek Township (Carroll County)0.0% (±2.2 points)
7 (tie)Democrat Township0.0% (±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 7 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 Washington Township (Carroll County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Carroll County), used by 65.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Washington Township (Carroll County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Carroll County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Washington Township (Carroll County) have electric heat?

17.0% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Carroll 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 Washington township, Carroll County, Indiana (county subdivision:80414, in state:18 county:015).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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