How are homes heated in Buchanan Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Buchanan Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Buchanan Township, used by 33.1% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

21.1% heat with utility gas.

31.0% heat with electricity.

4.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 21.1% (±6.1 points)
Electricity: 31.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.3%

Heating fuel in Buchanan Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Buchanan Township	Berrien County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	21.1% (±6.1 points)	64.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.3% (±2.9 points)	2.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	31.0% (±10.8 points)	21.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	33.1% (±8.8 points)	8.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	3.4% (±2.5 points)	1.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	7.2% (±8.2 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.7%	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 Buchanan Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berrien County (2.2%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Buchanan Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Berrien County (21.3%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (12.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Buchanan Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Buchanan Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Buchanan Township	—	31.0% (±10.8 points)	—
Buchanan	2.2 mi	29.2% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Bertrand Township	4.8 mi	32.7% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Weesaw Township	5.6 mi	18.5% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Niles Township	5.7 mi	15.2% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Galien	6.4 mi	14.7% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Oronoko Charter Township	6.5 mi	35.0% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Berrien Springs	7.1 mi	26.9% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Baroda Township	7.4 mi	24.2% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weesaw Township, MI (18.5%), Niles Township, MI (15.2%), Galien, MI (14.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Bainbridge Township	14.2% (±5.6 points)
3	Berrien Township	9.8% (±7.6 points)
4	Pipestone Township	9.0% (±4.8 points)
5	Sodus Township	7.6% (±4.3 points)
6	Bertrand Township	5.6% (±2.7 points)
7	Three Oaks Township	4.5% (±3.7 points)
8	Buchanan Township	4.3% (±2.9 points)
9	Royalton Township	3.4% (±3.2 points)
10	Baroda Township	3.0% (±2.2 points)
11	New Buffalo Township	2.7% (±1.9 points)
12 (tie)	Chikaming Township	2.5% (±1.8 points)
12 (tie)	Galien Township	2.5% (±1.7 points)
14	Watervliet Township	2.3% (±2.3 points)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien 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 Buchanan Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Buchanan Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Buchanan Township, used by 33.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Buchanan Township heat with oil?

4.3% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Buchanan Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Buchanan Township have electric heat?

31.0% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Buchanan Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buchanan township, Berrien County, Michigan

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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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