How are homes heated in Barnum, MN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Barnum, used by 48.3% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 48.3% (±11.0 points)
- Electricity
- 42.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Barnum
| Fuel used most | Barnum | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.3% (±11.0 points) | 37.2% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.6% (±11.0 points) | 18.3% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.9% (±4.5 points) | 31.7% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 6.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 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 Barnum, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Carlton County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Barnum, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Carlton County (18.3%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (19.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Barnum
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnum | — | 42.6% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Barnum Township | 3.4 mi | 8.0% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Mahtowa Township | 4.1 mi | 7.6% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) | 4.3 mi | 16.5% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Skelton Township | 4.7 mi | 10.1% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Moose Lake | 5.1 mi | 24.3% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Atkinson Township | 8.4 mi | 6.5% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Silver Township | 8.8 mi | 22.0% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Kalevala Township | 8.9 mi | 20.7% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barnum Township, MN (8.0%), Mahtowa Township, MN (7.6%), Moose Lake Township (Carlton County), MN (16.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Carlton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Lakeview Township | 2.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Cromwell | 2.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Silver Township | 2.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | Barnum Township | 2.3% (±1.7 points) |
| 22 | Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) | 1.6% (±2.0 points) |
| 23 | Eagle Township | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 24 | Barnum | 0.8% (±1.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Kettle River | 0.0% (±27.5 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Moose Lake | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Beseman Township | 0.0% (±34.4 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Kalevala Township | 0.0% (±14.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Carlton 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 Barnum
What is the most common way to heat a home in Barnum?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Barnum, used by 48.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Barnum heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Barnum use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Barnum have electric heat?
42.6% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Barnum 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 Barnum city, Minnesota (place:03628, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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