How are homes heated in Marion Township (Sanilac County), MI?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Sanilac County), used by 58.3% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
58.3% (±7.5 points)
Electricity
12.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Marion Township (Sanilac County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMarion Township (Sanilac County)Sanilac CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas58.3% (±7.5 points)44.5%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±4.5 points)3.5%0.8%3.9%
Electricity12.9% (±4.9 points)10.8%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)25.2% (±5.9 points)31.5%8.7%4.9%
Wood1.4% (±1.0 points)6.7%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.8% (±0.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±4.5 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.6% (±0.7 points)1.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.9% (±0.9 points)1.3%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 (Sanilac County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sanilac County (3.5%).

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

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

In Marion Township (Sanilac County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sanilac County (10.8%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (12.1%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Marion Township (Sanilac County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Marion Township (Sanilac County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Marion Township (Sanilac County)—12.9% (±4.9 points)—
Forester Township4.6 mi16.2% (±5.3 points)Not measurably different
Wheatland Township (Sanilac County)5.8 mi6.4% (±3.7 points)Lower
Delaware Township5.9 mi17.2% (±8.7 points)Not measurably different
Bridgehampton Township6.0 mi8.3% (±3.7 points)Not measurably different
Forestville8.0 mi24.7% (±28.4 points)Not measurably different
Custer Township (Sanilac County)8.3 mi7.4% (±3.7 points)Not measurably different
Minden Township8.5 mi9.0% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
Minden City8.9 mi2.4% (±3.1 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheatland Township (Sanilac County), MI (6.4%), Minden City, MI (2.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
23Worth Township1.4% (±1.6 points)
24Forester Township0.8% (±1.0 points)
25Lexington Township0.5% (±0.7 points)
26Marlette0.4% (±0.5 points)
27Croswell0.3% (±0.4 points)
28 (tie)Sandusky0.0% (±2.6 points)
28 (tie)Marion Township (Sanilac County)0.0% (±4.5 points)
28 (tie)Sanilac Township0.0% (±2.6 points)

Showing 8 of 30 places in Sanilac County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Marion Township (Sanilac County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Deckerville.

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 (Sanilac County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Sanilac County), used by 58.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Marion Township (Sanilac County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Sanilac County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Marion Township (Sanilac County) have electric heat?

12.9% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Sanilac 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, Sanilac County, Michigan (county subdivision:51720, in state:26 county:151).

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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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