How are homes heated in Wayne Township (Allen County), IN?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Allen County), used by 70.5% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.7% heat with electricity.

0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
70.5% (±1.5 points)
Electricity
26.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.2%

Heating fuel in Wayne Township (Allen County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWayne Township (Allen County)Allen CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas70.5% (±1.5 points)69.5%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.2% (±0.2 points)0.3%0.5%3.9%
Electricity26.7% (±1.6 points)25.1%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)1.5% (±0.5 points)3.5%7.2%4.9%
Wood0.3% (±0.2 points)0.5%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±0.1 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±0.1 points)0.2%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.4% (±0.3 points)0.3%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used0.3% (±0.2 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 Wayne Township (Allen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allen County (0.3%).

It is also lower than in Indiana (0.5%).

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

In Wayne Township (Allen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allen County (25.1%).

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 Wayne Township (Allen County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wayne Township (Allen County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Wayne Township (Allen County)—26.7% (±1.6 points)—
Fort Wayne2.8 mi26.5% (±1.1 points)Not measurably different
Washington Township (Allen County)5.9 mi23.2% (±2.8 points)Lower
Aboite Township6.0 mi16.7% (±2.6 points)Lower
Adams Township (Allen County)6.1 mi33.8% (±3.1 points)Higher
Pleasant Township (Allen County)6.3 mi11.4% (±5.6 points)Lower
New Haven7.9 mi20.5% (±3.4 points)Lower
St. Joseph Township8.3 mi28.9% (±2.1 points)Not measurably different
Lake Township (Allen County)8.3 mi35.6% (±8.7 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Allen County), IN (23.2%), Aboite Township, IN (16.7%), Pleasant Township (Allen County), IN (11.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adams Township (Allen County), IN (33.8%), Lake Township (Allen County), IN (35.6%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
6Woodburn0.9% (±1.1 points)
7Eel River Township (Allen County)0.6% (±1.0 points)
8 (tie)Marion Township (Allen County)0.5% (±0.8 points)
8 (tie)Springfield Township (Allen County)0.5% (±0.9 points)
10Washington Township (Allen County)0.4% (±0.3 points)
11 (tie)Fort Wayne0.2% (±0.1 points)
11 (tie)Wayne Township (Allen County)0.2% (±0.2 points)
13 (tie)Adams Township (Allen County)0.1% (±0.1 points)
13 (tie)Perry Township (Allen County)0.1% (±0.2 points)
15 (tie)Grabill0.0% (±7.6 points)
15 (tie)Huntertown0.0% (±1.0 points)
15 (tie)Leo-Cedarville0.0% (±3.3 points)
15 (tie)Monroeville0.0% (±7.1 points)

Showing 13 of 28 places in Allen 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 Wayne Township (Allen County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Allen County), used by 70.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wayne Township (Allen County) heat with oil?

0.2% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Allen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wayne Township (Allen County) have electric heat?

26.7% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Allen 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 Wayne township, Allen County, Indiana (county subdivision:81620, in state:18 county:003).

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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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