How are homes heated in Blackhoof Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Blackhoof Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blackhoof Township, used by 64.6% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.2% heat with utility gas.

14.8% heat with electricity.

6.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.2% (±1.8 points)
Electricity: 14.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.3%

Heating fuel in Blackhoof Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Blackhoof Township	Carlton County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.2% (±1.8 points)	37.2%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.3% (±2.8 points)	5.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	14.8% (±7.0 points)	18.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	64.6% (±8.7 points)	31.7%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	11.3% (±4.9 points)	6.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±1.1 points)	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±1.0 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 Blackhoof Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carlton County (5.4%).

It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).

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

In Blackhoof Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carlton County (18.3%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Blackhoof Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Blackhoof Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Blackhoof Township	—	14.8% (±7.0 points)	—
Wrenshall Township	5.6 mi	15.8% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Twin Lakes Township (Carlton County)	5.7 mi	13.6% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Mahtowa Township	7.1 mi	7.6% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Barnum Township	7.4 mi	8.0% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Wrenshall	7.5 mi	15.3% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Silver Brook Township	8.3 mi	16.6% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Carlton	8.5 mi	23.8% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Atkinson Township	8.6 mi	6.5% (±3.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Atkinson Township, MN (6.5%).

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
2	Wright	22.9% (±15.9 points)
3	Silver Brook Township	12.8% (±8.5 points)
4	Split Rock Township	8.5% (±8.6 points)
5	Twin Lakes Township (Carlton County)	8.1% (±3.1 points)
6	Thomson Township	8.0% (±3.5 points)
7	Perch Lake Township	7.7% (±3.3 points)
8	Blackhoof Township	6.3% (±2.8 points)
9	Wrenshall	5.5% (±4.8 points)
10 (tie)	Carlton	5.2% (±4.7 points)
10 (tie)	Mahtowa Township	5.2% (±4.2 points)
12	Cloquet	5.1% (±2.5 points)
13	Wrenshall Township	4.9% (±4.3 points)
14	Scanlon	4.5% (±5.3 points)

Showing 13 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 Blackhoof Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blackhoof Township, used by 64.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Blackhoof Township heat with oil?

6.3% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Blackhoof Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Blackhoof Township have electric heat?

14.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Blackhoof Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackhoof township, Carlton County, Minnesota

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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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