How are homes heated in Wayne Township (Wayne County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Wayne County), used by 69.6% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.0% heat with electricity.
4.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.6% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 16.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.7%
Heating fuel in Wayne Township (Wayne County)
| Fuel used most | Wayne Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.6% (±7.9 points) | 64.9% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.7% (±4.8 points) | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.0% (±8.2 points) | 18.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.3% (±4.6 points) | 7.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.4% | 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 Wayne Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wayne County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Wayne Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wayne County (18.5%).
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 Wayne Township (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | — | 16.0% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Wooster | 3.3 mi | 20.7% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 4.2 mi | 18.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan Township (Wayne County) | 5.6 mi | 11.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Wayne County) | 6.2 mi | 16.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | 6.4 mi | 17.7% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wooster Township | 6.5 mi | 23.1% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Congress | 7.3 mi | 2.4% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Milton Township (Wayne County) | 7.9 mi | 23.1% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Congress, OH (2.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chester Township (Wayne County) | 9.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 3 | Plain Township (Wayne County) | 8.5% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 | Baughman Township | 7.3% (±2.5 points) |
| 5 | Milton Township (Wayne County) | 6.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 4.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Green Township (Wayne County) | 4.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 8 | Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 4.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Congress Township (Wayne County) | 4.4% (±2.4 points) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 2.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 11 | Congress | 2.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 12 | Paint Township (Wayne County) | 2.3% (±2.5 points) |
| 13 (tie) | East Union Township | 1.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wooster Township | 1.9% (±1.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Wayne 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 Wayne Township (Wayne County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wayne Township (Wayne County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Wayne County), used by 69.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wayne Township (Wayne County) heat with oil?
4.7% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Wayne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wayne Township (Wayne County) have electric heat?
16.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Wayne County) 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 Wayne township, Wayne County, Ohio (county subdivision:82320, in state:39 county:169).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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