How are homes heated in Robinson Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Robinson Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Robinson Township, used by 71.7% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.3% heat with electricity.

1.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 71.7% (±5.0 points)
Electricity: 4.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.4%

Heating fuel in Robinson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Robinson Township	Ottawa County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	71.7% (±5.0 points)	83.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.4% (±1.5 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.3% (±2.1 points)	9.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	12.8% (±4.0 points)	3.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	7.1% (±4.2 points)	1.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±1.5 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±0.9 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 Robinson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ottawa County (0.8%).

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

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

In Robinson Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ottawa County (9.4%).

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 Robinson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Robinson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Robinson Township	—	4.3% (±2.1 points)	—
Grand Haven Charter Township	5.1 mi	4.8% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Crockery Township	5.8 mi	7.1% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Allendale Charter Township	6.6 mi	20.4% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Olive Township (Ottawa County)	6.8 mi	9.7% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Allendale	7.3 mi	25.8% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Spring Lake	7.7 mi	2.4% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Polkton Charter Township	7.7 mi	6.8% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Grand Haven	7.9 mi	13.6% (±4.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allendale Charter Township, MI (20.4%), Allendale, MI (25.8%), Grand Haven, MI (13.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Polkton Charter Township	7.2% (±3.4 points)
4	Tallmadge Charter Township	3.4% (±4.1 points)
5	Blendon Township	3.3% (±2.3 points)
6	Crockery Township	2.8% (±2.2 points)
7	Jamestown Charter Township	2.4% (±1.5 points)
8	Olive Township (Ottawa County)	2.3% (±2.3 points)
9	Robinson Township	1.4% (±1.5 points)
10	Port Sheldon Township	1.0% (±1.1 points)
11	Allendale Charter Township	0.9% (±0.9 points)
12 (tie)	Ferrysburg	0.7% (±1.1 points)
12 (tie)	Park Township (Ottawa County)	0.7% (±0.7 points)
14	Zeeland Charter Township	0.3% (±0.5 points)
15	Grand Haven Charter Township	0.2% (±0.3 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Robinson Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Robinson Township, used by 71.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Robinson Township heat with oil?

1.4% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Robinson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Robinson Township have electric heat?

4.3% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Robinson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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