Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana

Clay Township is a township in Decatur County, Indiana. About 1,220 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 50.7 sq mi (131 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,220 ± 479
County
Decatur County
School district
Decatur County Community Schools
Land area
50.7 sq mi (131 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$70,583 ± $12,399
Median home value
$272,700 ± $26,488
Water area
0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1803113042
Coordinates (central point)
39.312837, -85.618728

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 Clay Township, largest first

  1. Milford (CDP)67 people
  2. Burney (CDP)0 people

These places’ central points lie inside Clay 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

  1. Haw Creek Township, Bartholomew County6.2 mi west
  2. Noble Township, Shelby County6.2 mi northwest
  3. Adams Township7.7 mi north
  4. Washington Township8.0 mi east
  5. Jackson Township8.0 mi south
  6. Sandcreek Township8.1 mi southeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Clay Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Decatur County, largest first

  1. Washington Township14,080 people
  2. Sandcreek Township3,106 people
  3. Marion Township2,205 people
  4. Fugit Township1,769 people
  5. Adams Township1,644 people
  6. Saltcreek Township1,029 people
  7. Jackson Township953 people
  8. Clinton Township416 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Decatur County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Clay Township

Longest day
14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:15 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:15 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:19 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
9:13 PM around June 28

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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:00 AM5:43 PM9 h 43 min
Feb 157:34 AM6:19 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:54 AM7:49 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 157:05 AM8:19 PM13 h 14 min
May 156:29 AM8:49 PM14 h 20 min
Jun 156:15 AM9:10 PM14 h 55 min
Jul 156:28 AM9:08 PM14 h 40 min
Aug 156:55 AM8:38 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 157:23 AM7:51 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:52 AM7:03 PM11 h 11 min
Nov 157:25 AM5:27 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:54 AM5:20 PM9 h 26 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 Decatur County or the local office.

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