How are homes heated in Maywood Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Maywood Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Maywood Township, used by 62.1% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.1% heat with utility gas.

13.3% heat with electricity.

2.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.1% (±3.3 points)
Electricity: 13.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.8%

Heating fuel in Maywood Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Maywood Township	Benton County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	3.1% (±3.3 points)	52.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.8% (±2.0 points)	1.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	13.3% (±5.0 points)	25.4%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	62.1% (±8.2 points)	14.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	14.7% (±5.7 points)	3.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.0% (±4.1 points)	1.2%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.2 points)	2.0%	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 Maywood Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benton County (1.7%).

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

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

In Maywood Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Benton County (25.4%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (19.4%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Maywood Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Maywood Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Maywood Township	—	13.3% (±5.0 points)	—
Foley	4.6 mi	20.2% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Glendorado Township	5.6 mi	6.0% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Granite Ledge Township	5.7 mi	13.9% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Milo Township	5.9 mi	6.5% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Foreston	6.0 mi	8.9% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Gilmanton Township	6.1 mi	20.4% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Gilman	6.8 mi	15.4% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Milaca Township	8.4 mi	8.8% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glendorado Township, MN (6.0%), Milo 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 Benton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Gilmanton Township	6.9% (±4.0 points)
4	Minden Township	6.6% (±4.1 points)
5	Mayhew Lake Township	6.5% (±5.1 points)
6	St. George Township	5.5% (±3.3 points)
7	Sauk Rapids Township	3.6% (±3.0 points)
8	Graham Township	3.0% (±2.7 points)
9	Maywood Township	2.8% (±2.0 points)
10	Glendorado Township	2.5% (±1.8 points)
11	Langola Township	1.1% (±1.1 points)
12	Foley	0.6% (±0.8 points)
13	Sauk Rapids	0.5% (±0.6 points)
14 (tie)	Gilman	0.0% (±21.7 points)
14 (tie)	Rice	0.0% (±3.0 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Benton 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 Maywood Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Maywood Township, used by 62.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Maywood Township heat with oil?

2.8% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Maywood Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Maywood Township have electric heat?

13.3% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Maywood Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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