How are homes heated in Minden Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Minden Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Minden Township, used by 47.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.2% heat with electricity.

6.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 47.7% (±9.4 points)
Electricity: 14.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.6%

Heating fuel in Minden Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Minden Township	Benton County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	47.7% (±9.4 points)	52.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.6% (±4.1 points)	1.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	14.2% (±5.2 points)	25.4%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	27.2% (±7.7 points)	14.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	4.2% (±2.0 points)	3.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.3 points)	1.2%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.3 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 Minden Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Benton County (1.7%).

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

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

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

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 Minden Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Minden Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Minden Township	—	14.2% (±5.2 points)	—
Sauk Rapids	4.5 mi	27.4% (±4.7 points)	Higher
Sauk Rapids Township	5.1 mi	12.2% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
St. George Township	5.3 mi	5.2% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Mayhew Lake Township	5.7 mi	5.7% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Haven Township	6.6 mi	17.5% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sartell	7.2 mi	29.6% (±4.2 points)	Higher
Watab Township	7.6 mi	7.1% (±4.4 points)	Lower
Gilmanton Township	7.8 mi	20.4% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. George Township, MN (5.2%), Mayhew Lake Township, MN (5.7%), Watab Township, MN (7.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sauk Rapids, MN (27.4%), Sartell, MN (29.6%).

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
1	Alberta Township	9.0% (±6.3 points)
2	Granite Ledge Township	7.0% (±6.7 points)
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)

Showing 10 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 Minden Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Minden Township, used by 47.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Minden Township heat with oil?

6.6% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Minden Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Minden Township have electric heat?

14.2% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Minden Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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