How are homes heated in Portland Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Portland Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Portland Township, used by 72.1% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.3% heat with electricity.

6.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 72.1% (±9.8 points)
Electricity: 8.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.5%

Heating fuel in Portland Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Portland Township	Ionia County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	72.1% (±9.8 points)	55.7%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.5% (±5.5 points)	3.4%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	8.3% (±5.9 points)	9.0%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	12.1% (±7.5 points)	22.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	1.0% (±1.5 points)	7.2%	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	0.0% (±2.0 points)	1.8%	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 Portland Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ionia County (3.4%).

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

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

In Portland Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ionia County (9.0%).

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 Portland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Portland Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Portland Township	—	8.3% (±5.9 points)	—
Portland	2.5 mi	2.5% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Westphalia	5.4 mi	20.8% (±9.6 points)	Higher
Lyons Township	5.9 mi	12.7% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lyons	6.0 mi	2.1% (±1.9 points)	Lower
Orange Township (Ionia County)	6.1 mi	8.1% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Westphalia Township	6.5 mi	16.0% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Muir	6.6 mi	16.2% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different
Danby Township	6.9 mi	7.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lyons, MI (2.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westphalia, MI (20.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Easton Township	13.7% (±10.7 points)
2	Orleans Township	11.7% (±6.3 points)
3	Keene Township	9.3% (±4.5 points)
4	North Plains Township	6.7% (±4.4 points)
5	Portland Township	6.5% (±5.5 points)
6	Campbell Township	6.4% (±4.2 points)
7	Orange Township (Ionia County)	4.9% (±3.3 points)
8	Danby Township	4.7% (±2.7 points)
9 (tie)	Otisco Township	4.5% (±5.0 points)
9 (tie)	Ronald Township	4.5% (±2.6 points)
11	Berlin Township (Ionia County)	3.1% (±2.6 points)

Showing 11 of 19 places in Ionia 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 Portland Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Portland Township, used by 72.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Portland Township heat with oil?

6.5% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Portland Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Portland Township have electric heat?

8.3% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Portland Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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