Jackson Township, Cass County, Indiana
Jackson Township is a township in Cass County, Indiana. About 2,752 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 30 sq mi (77.7 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,752 ± 40
- County
- Cass County
- School district
- Lewis Cass Schools
- Land area
- 30 sq mi (77.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $68,143 ± $11,649
- Median home value
- $155,800 ± $16,182
- Water area
- 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1801736846
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.604907, -86.218178
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Jackson Township, largest first
- Galveston (town)1,363 people
- Lincoln (CDP)147 people
These places’ central points lie inside Jackson Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Deer Creek Township, Miami County4.8 mi east
- Deer Creek Township5.2 mi west
- Clay Township, Howard County5.8 mi south
- Tipton Township6.6 mi north
- Ervin Township, Howard County7.7 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Jackson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cass County, largest first
- Eel Township18,518 people
- Clay Township2,872 people
- Noble Township2,193 people
- Tipton Township1,963 people
- Washington Township1,662 people
- Miami Township1,410 people
- Boone Township1,338 people
- Jefferson Township1,281 people
- Adams Township1,080 people
- Deer Creek Township809 people
- Clinton Township655 people
- Harrison Township608 people
All 13
- Bethlehem Township539 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cass County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Jackson Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:13 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:17 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:19 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:06 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:26 AM | 9:14 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Cass County or the local office.
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