Benton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana
Benton Township is a township in Elkhart County, Indiana. About 3,236 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,236 ± 17
- County
- Elkhart County
- School district
- Fairfield Community Schools
- Land area
- 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $94,070 ± $17,530
- Median home value
- $248,200 ± $46,164
- Water area
- 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1803904798
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.473133, -85.720529
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.
Census place in Benton Township
- Benton (CDP)384 people
This place’s central point lies inside Benton 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
- Jackson Township5.6 mi west
- Clinton Township6.0 mi north
- Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County6.1 mi south
- Perry Township, Noble County6.4 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Benton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Elkhart County, largest first
- Concord Township55,823 people
- Elkhart Township38,301 people
- Osolo Township28,786 people
- Cleveland Township12,961 people
- Jefferson Township11,035 people
- Baugo Township9,489 people
- Middlebury Township8,897 people
- Washington Township6,926 people
- Union Township6,251 people
- Jackson Township4,998 people
- Clinton Township4,858 people
- York Township4,330 people
All 15
- Locke Township4,297 people
- Harrison Township3,555 people
- Olive Township3,389 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Elkhart County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Benton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 11 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:08 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:12 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:20 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 | 5:37 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:08 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:22 AM | 9:15 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:02 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 11 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 Elkhart County or the local office.
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