How are homes heated in Martin Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Martin Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Martin Township, used by 47.4% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.1% heat with electricity.

8.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 47.4% (±6.3 points)
Electricity: 6.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.1%

Heating fuel in Martin Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Martin Township	Allegan County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	47.4% (±6.3 points)	62.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.1% (±5.0 points)	2.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	6.1% (±2.4 points)	5.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	23.8% (±6.4 points)	19.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	4.1% (±2.3 points)	3.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	8.8% (±5.8 points)	5.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.7% (±1.3 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 Martin Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Allegan County (2.7%).

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

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

In Martin Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allegan County (5.5%).

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 Martin Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Martin Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Martin Township	—	6.1% (±2.4 points)	—
Watson Township	5.6 mi	5.4% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Wayland Township	6.0 mi	1.9% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Gun Plain Township	6.4 mi	2.2% (±1.7 points)	Lower
Orangeville Township	6.8 mi	5.1% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Plainwell	7.3 mi	7.6% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Otsego	7.6 mi	5.2% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hopkins Township	7.6 mi	6.5% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Otsego Township	8.0 mi	3.1% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayland Township, MI (1.9%), Gun Plain Township, MI (2.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Monterey Township	9.3% (±4.4 points)
2	Martin Township	8.1% (±5.0 points)
3	Lee Township (Allegan County)	7.8% (±5.7 points)
4	Casco Township (Allegan County)	6.8% (±3.3 points)
5	Trowbridge Township	6.6% (±4.4 points)
6 (tie)	Hopkins Township	6.2% (±3.6 points)
6 (tie)	Valley Township	6.2% (±4.5 points)
8	Cheshire Township	6.1% (±4.9 points)

Showing 8 of 31 places in Allegan County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Martin Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Martin.

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 Martin Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Martin Township, used by 47.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Martin Township heat with oil?

8.1% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Martin Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Martin Township have electric heat?

6.1% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Martin Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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