How are homes heated in Poland Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Poland Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Poland Township, used by 89.8% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.3% heat with electricity.

2.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 89.8% (±2.4 points)
Electricity: 5.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.1%

Heating fuel in Poland Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Poland Township	Mahoning County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	89.8% (±2.4 points)	77.7%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.1% (±1.3 points)	2.1%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	5.3% (±1.6 points)	15.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.8% (±0.7 points)	2.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.5% (±0.5 points)	0.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.6 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.0 points)	0.7%	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 Poland Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mahoning County (2.1%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

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

In Poland Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mahoning County (15.7%).

It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Poland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Poland Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Poland Township	—	5.3% (±1.6 points)	—
Lowellville	1.8 mi	18.6% (±6.4 points)	Higher
Poland	2.6 mi	7.7% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Struthers	2.7 mi	7.6% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
New Middletown	3.6 mi	20.3% (±5.1 points)	Higher
Campbell	4.3 mi	8.4% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Bessemer	4.9 mi	19.1% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Mahoning Township (Lawrence County)	4.9 mi	39.3% (±10.2 points)	Higher
Boardman Township	5.2 mi	16.0% (±2.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lowellville, OH (18.6%), New Middletown, OH (20.3%), Bessemer, PA (19.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7	North Lima	9.9% (±7.6 points)
8	Springfield Township (Mahoning County)	8.6% (±3.7 points)
9	Jackson Township (Mahoning County)	8.1% (±3.8 points)
10	Woodworth	7.5% (±9.3 points)
11	Smith Township (Mahoning County)	6.4% (±4.1 points)
12	Milton Township (Mahoning County)	3.3% (±2.8 points)
13	Poland Township	2.1% (±1.3 points)
14	New Middletown	0.9% (±1.4 points)
15	Craig Beach	0.7% (±1.1 points)
16	Campbell	0.3% (±0.5 points)
17	Struthers	0.2% (±0.3 points)
18 (tie)	Youngstown	0.1% (±0.1 points)
18 (tie)	Austintown Township	0.1% (±0.1 points)

Showing 13 of 29 places in Mahoning 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 Poland Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Poland Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Poland Township, used by 89.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Poland Township heat with oil?

2.1% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Poland Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Poland Township have electric heat?

5.3% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Poland Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poland township, Mahoning 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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