How are homes heated in New Germany, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in New Germany, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Germany, used by 72.1% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.7% heat with electricity.

3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 72.1% (±11.4 points)
Electricity: 17.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.1%

Heating fuel in New Germany

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Germany	Carver County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	72.1% (±11.4 points)	75.4%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.1% (±3.3 points)	0.6%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	17.7% (±8.3 points)	15.0%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	7.1% (±6.8 points)	7.5%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.3%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.6%	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 New Germany, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carver County (0.6%).

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

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

In New Germany, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carver County (15.0%).

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 New Germany

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Germany
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Germany	—	17.7% (±8.3 points)	—
Camden Township	2.7 mi	7.6% (±3.7 points)	Lower
Lester Prairie	2.9 mi	19.0% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hollywood Township	3.9 mi	10.3% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Mayer	4.1 mi	7.5% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Bergen Township	4.9 mi	11.1% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Winsted Township	6.0 mi	5.5% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Winsted	6.4 mi	14.1% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Waconia Township	6.7 mi	10.1% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Camden Township, MN (7.6%), Mayer, MN (7.5%), Winsted Township, MN (5.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Young America Township	8.2% (±4.8 points)
2	Hollywood Township	6.7% (±2.8 points)
3	Waconia Township	4.7% (±3.2 points)
4	Laketown Township	4.4% (±2.9 points)
5	Camden Township	4.2% (±2.7 points)
6	Watertown Township	3.9% (±2.6 points)
7 (tie)	New Germany	3.1% (±3.3 points)
7 (tie)	Dahlgren Township	3.1% (±2.2 points)
9 (tie)	Benton Township	2.8% (±2.0 points)
9 (tie)	San Francisco Township	2.8% (±3.0 points)
11 (tie)	Hamburg	1.7% (±2.0 points)
11 (tie)	Mayer	1.7% (±2.0 points)
13	Hancock Township	1.4% (±2.4 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Carver 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 New Germany

What is the most common way to heat a home in New Germany?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Germany, used by 72.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Germany heat with oil?

3.1% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in New Germany use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Germany have electric heat?

17.7% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in New Germany heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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