How are homes heated in Marion Township (Saginaw County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Saginaw County), used by 71.6% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.8% heat with utility gas.
2.9% heat with electricity.
1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.8% (±1.9 points)
- Electricity
- 2.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.8%
Heating fuel in Marion Township (Saginaw County)
| Fuel used most | Marion Township (Saginaw County) | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 73.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 71.6% (±7.7 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 18.0% (±7.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.2% (±2.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±1.5 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 Marion Township (Saginaw County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Saginaw County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Marion Township (Saginaw County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Saginaw County (13.9%).
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 Marion Township (Saginaw County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township (Saginaw County) | — | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 4.5 mi | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) | 5.6 mi | 4.0% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brant Township | 5.9 mi | 4.9% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 6.0 mi | 3.0% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapin Township | 6.7 mi | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township (Saginaw County) | 7.8 mi | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elba Township (Gratiot County) | 8.4 mi | 6.5% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashley | 8.8 mi | 8.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Richland Township (Saginaw County) | 5.1% (±2.6 points) |
| 9 | Chapin Township | 5.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 10 | Chesaning Township | 4.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 11 | Maple Grove Township (Saginaw County) | 4.1% (±2.8 points) |
| 12 | Jonesfield Township | 3.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 13 | Albee Township | 2.7% (±2.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Marion Township (Saginaw County) | 1.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Swan Creek Township | 1.8% (±1.7 points) |
| 16 | James Township | 1.5% (±1.7 points) |
| 17 | St. Charles Township | 1.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 18 | Buena Vista Charter Township | 1.3% (±1.3 points) |
| 19 | Bridgeport Charter Township | 1.2% (±0.9 points) |
| 20 | Tittabawassee Township | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Saginaw 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 Marion Township (Saginaw County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Saginaw County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Saginaw County), used by 71.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marion Township (Saginaw County) heat with oil?
1.8% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Saginaw County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marion Township (Saginaw County) have electric heat?
2.9% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Saginaw 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 Marion township, Saginaw County, Michigan (county subdivision:51700, in state:26 county:145).
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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