How are homes heated in Elgin Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Elgin Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elgin Township, used by 61.3% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.9% heat with utility gas.

12.9% heat with electricity.

2.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 19.9% (±5.1 points)
Electricity: 12.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.1%

Heating fuel in Elgin Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elgin Township	Wabasha County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	19.9% (±5.1 points)	43.2%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.1% (±2.0 points)	0.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	12.9% (±8.2 points)	12.9%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	61.3% (±8.5 points)	36.9%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	3.1% (±2.1 points)	3.7%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.0 points)	1.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.7%	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 Elgin Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wabasha County (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).

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

In Elgin Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wabasha County (12.9%).

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 Elgin Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elgin Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elgin Township	—	12.9% (±8.2 points)	—
Elgin	2.1 mi	12.6% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Plainview	3.5 mi	16.2% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Plainview Township	5.4 mi	14.1% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Oakwood Township	6.1 mi	7.9% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Viola Township	6.6 mi	6.0% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Millville	6.6 mi	3.2% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Farmington Township	6.9 mi	6.2% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hammond	8.0 mi	16.4% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	West Albany Township	5.1% (±5.6 points)
2	Pepin Township	3.2% (±2.4 points)
3	Mazeppa	2.8% (±2.1 points)
4	Chester Township (Wabasha County)	2.7% (±2.1 points)
5	Zumbro Township	2.6% (±2.2 points)
6 (tie)	Elgin Township	2.1% (±2.0 points)
6 (tie)	Watopa Township	2.1% (±2.8 points)
8	Highland Township	1.5% (±2.2 points)
9	Mazeppa Township	1.4% (±1.4 points)
10	Oakwood Township	1.2% (±1.6 points)
11	Minneiska Township	1.1% (±2.3 points)
12	Greenfield Township	1.0% (±1.1 points)

Showing 12 of 26 places in Wabasha 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 Elgin Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elgin Township, used by 61.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elgin Township heat with oil?

2.1% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Elgin Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elgin Township have electric heat?

12.9% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Elgin Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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