How are homes heated in Berlin Township (Knox County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Berlin Township (Knox County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Berlin Township (Knox County), used by 30.9% (±14.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

30.7% heat with electricity.

18.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±5.4 points)
Electricity: 30.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 18.2%

Heating fuel in Berlin Township (Knox County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Berlin Township (Knox County)	Knox County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±5.4 points)	55.3%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	18.2% (±12.4 points)	2.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	30.7% (±16.6 points)	18.8%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	30.9% (±14.5 points)	14.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	20.1% (±10.2 points)	7.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.5%	0.5%	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 Berlin Township (Knox County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Knox County (2.0%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Berlin Township (Knox County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Knox County (18.8%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Berlin Township (Knox County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Berlin Township (Knox County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Berlin Township (Knox County)	—	30.7% (±16.6 points)	—
Fredericktown	4.1 mi	26.6% (±10.4 points)	Not measurably different
Pike Township (Knox County)	4.7 mi	12.8% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Morris Township	4.8 mi	21.5% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Richland County)	4.8 mi	20.6% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Middlebury Township	5.0 mi	30.3% (±22.3 points)	Not measurably different
Butler	6.1 mi	20.9% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bellville	6.7 mi	21.6% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Worthington Township	6.9 mi	15.3% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Berlin Township (Knox County)	18.2% (±12.4 points)
2	Wayne Township (Knox County)	11.3% (±12.9 points)
3	Milford Township (Knox County)	7.8% (±7.9 points)
4	Monroe Township (Knox County)	6.7% (±6.8 points)
5	Clay Township (Knox County)	5.7% (±10.4 points)
6	Jackson Township (Knox County)	4.8% (±7.8 points)
7	Union Township (Knox County)	4.3% (±5.8 points)

Showing 7 of 30 places in Knox 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 Berlin Township (Knox County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Berlin Township (Knox County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Berlin Township (Knox County), used by 30.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Berlin Township (Knox County) heat with oil?

18.2% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Berlin Township (Knox County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Berlin Township (Knox County) have electric heat?

30.7% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes in Berlin Township (Knox County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berlin township, Knox County, Ohio

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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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