How are homes heated in Royalton Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Royalton Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Royalton Township, used by 81.8% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.8% heat with electricity.

3.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 81.8% (±5.8 points)
Electricity: 11.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.4%

Heating fuel in Royalton Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Royalton Township	Berrien County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	81.8% (±5.8 points)	64.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.4% (±3.2 points)	2.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	11.8% (±4.6 points)	21.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.5% (±2.0 points)	8.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.7 points)	1.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.9 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.7 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 Royalton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berrien County (2.2%).

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

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

In Royalton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Berrien County (21.3%).

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 Royalton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Royalton Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Royalton Township	—	11.8% (±4.6 points)	—
Sodus Township	3.1 mi	21.4% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Lincoln Charter Township	4.0 mi	15.4% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
St. Joseph Charter Township	4.4 mi	12.6% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Fair Plain	4.6 mi	23.0% (±4.7 points)	Higher
Stevensville	5.0 mi	24.0% (±7.4 points)	Higher
Oronoko Charter Township	5.2 mi	35.0% (±6.1 points)	Higher
Shoreham	5.2 mi	15.0% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Baroda	5.4 mi	9.2% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sodus Township, MI (21.4%), Fair Plain, MI (23.0%), Stevensville, MI (24.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Berrien Township	9.8% (±7.6 points)
4	Pipestone Township	9.0% (±4.8 points)
5	Sodus Township	7.6% (±4.3 points)
6	Bertrand Township	5.6% (±2.7 points)
7	Three Oaks Township	4.5% (±3.7 points)
8	Buchanan Township	4.3% (±2.9 points)
9	Royalton Township	3.4% (±3.2 points)
10	Baroda Township	3.0% (±2.2 points)
11	New Buffalo Township	2.7% (±1.9 points)
12 (tie)	Chikaming Township	2.5% (±1.8 points)
12 (tie)	Galien Township	2.5% (±1.7 points)
14	Watervliet Township	2.3% (±2.3 points)
15	Benton Charter Township	2.0% (±1.1 points)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien 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 Royalton Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Royalton Township, used by 81.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Royalton Township heat with oil?

3.4% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Royalton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Royalton Township have electric heat?

11.8% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Royalton Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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