How are homes heated in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County), MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County), MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County), used by 73.3% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

13.6% heat with electricity.

5.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.5% (±1.8 points)
Electricity: 13.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.9%

Heating fuel in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)	Mahnomen County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.5% (±1.8 points)	9.8%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.9% (±3.0 points)	10.9%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	13.6% (±3.7 points)	28.0%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	73.3% (±5.1 points)	41.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	3.4% (±2.0 points)	8.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±1.6 points)	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.1 points)	1.4%	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 Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Mahnomen County (10.9%).

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

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

In Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mahnomen County (28.0%).

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 Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)	—	13.6% (±3.7 points)	—
La Prairie Township	5.4 mi	15.0% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Clover Township (Mahnomen County)	5.5 mi	19.6% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Little Elbow Township	7.0 mi	29.8% (±8.7 points)	Higher
La Garde Township	7.6 mi	19.6% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Beaulieu Township	9.4 mi	16.2% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Oakland Township (Mahnomen County)	10 mi	24.1% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rice Township	10 mi	30.3% (±14.5 points)	Higher
Minerva Township	11 mi	21.2% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Little Elbow Township, MN (29.8%), Rice Township, MN (30.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Gregory Township	10.7% (±13.1 points)
9	Chief Township	9.3% (±10.6 points)
10	Bejou Township	8.8% (±10.3 points)
11	Waubun	7.6% (±5.9 points)
12	Rosedale Township	7.0% (±7.7 points)
13	Marsh Creek Township	6.3% (±7.4 points)
14	Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)	5.9% (±3.0 points)
15	La Garde Township	4.3% (±6.2 points)
16 (tie)	Clover Township (Mahnomen County)	3.9% (±8.9 points)
16 (tie)	Popple Grove Township	3.9% (±6.2 points)
18	Oakland Township (Mahnomen County)	3.4% (±3.0 points)
19	Island Lake Township (Mahnomen County)	2.6% (±2.9 points)

Showing 12 of 19 places in Mahnomen 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 Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County), used by 73.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County) heat with oil?

5.9% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County) have electric heat?

13.6% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Twin Lakes township, Mahnomen 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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