How are homes heated in South Haven Charter Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in South Haven Charter Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Haven Charter Township, used by 80.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.8% heat with electricity.

4.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 80.5% (±6.5 points)
Electricity: 7.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.3%

Heating fuel in South Haven Charter Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Haven Charter Township	Van Buren County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	80.5% (±6.5 points)	58.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.3% (±4.0 points)	2.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.8% (±3.6 points)	12.1%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.1% (±2.3 points)	19.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	1.6% (±2.0 points)	5.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.2% (±2.0 points)	2.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.8 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 South Haven Charter Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Van Buren County (2.9%).

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

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

In South Haven Charter Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Van Buren County (12.1%).

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 South Haven Charter Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Haven Charter Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Haven Charter Township	—	7.8% (±3.6 points)	—
South Haven	2.7 mi	11.5% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Geneva Township (Van Buren County)	5.2 mi	6.8% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Covert Township	5.6 mi	12.0% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bangor Township	7.1 mi	18.0% (±6.4 points)	Higher
Casco Township (Allegan County)	7.3 mi	4.3% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bangor	8.2 mi	18.8% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Breedsville	9.8 mi	1.5% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Columbia Township (Van Buren County)	11 mi	11.6% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Breedsville, MI (1.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bangor Township, MI (18.0%), Bangor, MI (18.8%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Van Buren County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Pine Grove Township	9.1% (±5.0 points)
3	Geneva Township (Van Buren County)	6.5% (±4.9 points)
4	Columbia Township (Van Buren County)	6.3% (±3.4 points)
5	Waverly Township (Van Buren County)	6.1% (±3.1 points)
6	Hamilton Township (Van Buren County)	5.5% (±2.8 points)
7	Lawrence Township	5.0% (±4.2 points)
8	South Haven Charter Township	4.3% (±4.0 points)
9	Covert Township	4.1% (±3.1 points)
10	Decatur Township	4.0% (±4.1 points)
11 (tie)	Arlington Township	3.8% (±2.0 points)
11 (tie)	Hartford Township	3.8% (±2.9 points)
13	Paw Paw Township	2.9% (±2.3 points)
14	Bangor	2.1% (±2.2 points)

Showing 13 of 22 places in Van Buren 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 South Haven Charter Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Haven Charter Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Haven Charter Township, used by 80.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Haven Charter Township heat with oil?

4.3% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in South Haven Charter Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Haven Charter Township have electric heat?

7.8% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in South Haven Charter Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven charter township, Van Buren 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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