How are homes heated in Union Township (Grand Traverse County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Union Township (Grand Traverse County), used by 43.5% (±17.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.3% heat with utility gas.

8.6% heat with electricity.

28.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
4.3% (±3.6 points)
Electricity
8.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
28.2%

Heating fuel in Union Township (Grand Traverse County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostUnion Township (Grand Traverse County)Grand Traverse CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas4.3% (±3.6 points)72.7%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.28.2% (±25.8 points)0.9%0.8%3.9%
Electricity8.6% (±5.7 points)12.0%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)43.5% (±17.9 points)11.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood11.0% (±6.6 points)1.7%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±11.1 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±11.1 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel3.5% (±3.0 points)0.9%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.8% (±1.7 points)0.4%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 Union Township (Grand Traverse County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Grand Traverse County (0.9%).

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

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

In Union Township (Grand Traverse County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County (12.0%).

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 Union Township (Grand Traverse County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Union Township (Grand Traverse County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Union Township (Grand Traverse County)—8.6% (±5.7 points)—
Fife Lake5.7 mi3.8% (±4.8 points)Not measurably different
East Bay Township6.0 mi9.7% (±4.1 points)Not measurably different
Fife Lake Township6.2 mi3.8% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different
Paradise Township6.2 mi4.1% (±2.6 points)Not measurably different
Kingsley6.7 mi2.3% (±2.0 points)Lower
Boardman Township7.4 mi9.3% (±5.6 points)Not measurably different
Whitewater Township8.2 mi5.6% (±2.8 points)Not measurably different
Springfield Township8.9 mi2.0% (±1.6 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingsley, MI (2.3%), Springfield Township, MI (2.0%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Grand Traverse County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Union Township (Grand Traverse County)28.2% (±25.8 points)
2Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)5.3% (±3.8 points)
3Peninsula Township2.9% (±2.6 points)
4Paradise Township2.7% (±2.2 points)
5 (tie)Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County)1.7% (±1.4 points)
5 (tie)Whitewater Township1.7% (±1.9 points)
7East Bay Township1.0% (±0.6 points)

Showing 7 of 14 places in Grand Traverse 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 Union Township (Grand Traverse County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Union Township (Grand Traverse County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Union Township (Grand Traverse County), used by 43.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) heat with oil?

28.2% (±25.8 points) of occupied homes in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) have electric heat?

8.6% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Union township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan (county subdivision:81320, in state:26 county:055).

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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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