How are homes heated in White Earth Township, MN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in White Earth Township, used by 48.6% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.2% heat with utility gas.
32.6% heat with electricity.
4.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.2% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 32.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.5%
Heating fuel in White Earth Township
| Fuel used most | White Earth Township | Becker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.2% (±2.9 points) | 31.0% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.5% (±2.5 points) | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 32.6% (±7.9 points) | 28.2% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 48.6% (±7.8 points) | 28.6% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 0.8% | 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 White Earth Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Becker County (2.5%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In White Earth Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Becker County (28.2%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (19.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near White Earth Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Earth Township | — | 32.6% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Ogema | 3.0 mi | 13.3% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Maple Grove Township (Becker County) | 4.7 mi | 26.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Grove Township | 5.1 mi | 41.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callaway Township | 5.6 mi | 23.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waubun | 6.2 mi | 42.7% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Township (Mahnomen County) | 7.4 mi | 24.1% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Creek Township (Becker County) | 7.7 mi | 12.8% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Riceville Township | 9.7 mi | 25.0% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ogema, MN (13.3%), Spring Creek Township (Becker County), MN (12.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Becker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Richwood Township | 5.9% (±4.0 points) |
| 13 | Wolf Lake Township | 5.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 14 | Cormorant Township | 5.1% (±2.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Forest Township (Becker County) | 4.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Osage Township | 4.6% (±3.7 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Shell Lake Township | 4.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | White Earth Township | 4.5% (±2.5 points) |
| 19 | Audubon Township | 4.2% (±3.3 points) |
| 20 | Round Lake Township (Becker County) | 3.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Ogema | 3.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Hamden Township | 3.6% (±4.3 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Burlington Township | 3.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Spruce Grove Township (Becker County) | 3.5% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Becker 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 White Earth Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in White Earth Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in White Earth Township, used by 48.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in White Earth Township heat with oil?
4.5% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in White Earth Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in White Earth Township have electric heat?
32.6% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in White Earth Township 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 White Earth township, Becker County, Minnesota (county subdivision:70024, in state:27 county:005).
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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