How are homes heated in Haynes Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Haynes Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Haynes Township, used by 58.3% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.5% heat with utility gas.

3.3% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.5% (±3.7 points)
Electricity: 3.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in Haynes Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Haynes Township	Alcona County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	14.5% (±3.7 points)	36.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±1.8 points)	1.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.3% (±2.8 points)	5.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	58.3% (±7.0 points)	35.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	16.5% (±4.8 points)	17.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.1% (±5.1 points)	3.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.7 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 Haynes Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Alcona County (1.6%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Haynes Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Alcona County (5.9%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Haynes Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Haynes Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Haynes Township	—	3.3% (±2.8 points)	—
Lincoln	4.1 mi	27.6% (±10.9 points)	Higher
Harrisville	5.2 mi	20.9% (±9.5 points)	Higher
Harrisville Township	5.3 mi	6.8% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Alcona Township	7.5 mi	3.8% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hawes Township	7.7 mi	1.7% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Gustin Township	8.1 mi	10.1% (±5.0 points)	Higher
Greenbush Township (Alcona County)	12 mi	3.8% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Sanborn Township	12 mi	7.4% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln, MI (27.6%), Harrisville, MI (20.9%), Gustin Township, MI (10.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Alcona Township	5.4% (±4.0 points)
2	Harrisville Township	2.6% (±1.6 points)
3	Mikado Township	2.5% (±2.1 points)
4	Haynes Township	1.8% (±1.8 points)
5	Gustin Township	1.5% (±1.4 points)
6	Curtis Township	1.4% (±1.1 points)
7	Mitchell Township	0.8% (±1.2 points)
8	Caledonia Township (Alcona County)	0.6% (±0.8 points)
9	Hawes Township	0.2% (±0.4 points)
10 (tie)	Harrisville	0.0% (±11.8 points)

Showing 10 of 12 places in Alcona 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 Haynes Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Haynes Township, used by 58.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Haynes Township heat with oil?

1.8% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Haynes Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Haynes Township have electric heat?

3.3% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Haynes Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Haynes township, Alcona 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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