How are homes heated in Two Harbors, MN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Two Harbors, used by 76.2% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.0% heat with electricity.
2.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.2% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 15.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.1%
Heating fuel in Two Harbors
| Fuel used most | Two Harbors | Lake County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.2% (±7.4 points) | 41.8% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.1% (±2.9 points) | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.0% (±7.0 points) | 16.5% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.4% (±2.7 points) | 28.8% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 6.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% (±2.5 points) | 1.3% | 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 Two Harbors, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lake County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Two Harbors, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lake County (16.5%).
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 Two Harbors
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Harbors | — | 15.0% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Duluth Township | 10 mi | 21.4% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alden Township (St. Louis County) | 10 mi | 10.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pequaywan Township | 12 mi | 14.3% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Normanna Township | 14 mi | 16.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Star Township (St. Louis County) | 15 mi | 23.0% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | 15 mi | 24.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood Township | 17 mi | 31.5% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Ault Township | 19 mi | 27.1% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakewood Township, MN (31.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | 14.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 2 | Crystal Bay Township | 13.2% (±12.9 points) |
| 3 | Fall Lake Township | 9.4% (±4.3 points) |
| 4 | Beaver Bay Township | 4.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 5 | Stony River Township | 3.3% (±7.0 points) |
| 6 | Two Harbors | 2.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Beaver Bay | 0.0% (±35.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Silver Bay | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
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 Two Harbors
What is the most common way to heat a home in Two Harbors?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Two Harbors, used by 76.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Two Harbors heat with oil?
2.1% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Two Harbors use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Two Harbors have electric heat?
15.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Two Harbors heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Two Harbors city, Minnesota (place:65956, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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