Center Township, Grant County, Indiana
Center Township is a township in Grant County, Indiana. About 21,543 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 25 sq mi (64.7 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 21,543 ± 42
- County
- Grant County
- School district
- Marion Community Schools
- Land area
- 25 sq mi (64.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $42,698 ± $3,679
- Median home value
- $83,500 ± $11,048
- Water area
- 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1805311332
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.533530, -85.615607
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 Center Township
- Marion (city)27,531 people
This place’s central point lies inside Center 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
- Mill Township3.5 mi south
- Monroe Township5.1 mi east
- Washington Township5.6 mi north
- Franklin Township6.1 mi west
- Pleasant Township7.9 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Center Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Grant County, largest first
- Mill Township10,386 people
- Franklin Township7,041 people
- Pleasant Township6,970 people
- Jefferson Township5,670 people
- Fairmount Township3,961 people
- Washington Township3,410 people
- Monroe Township1,786 people
- Van Buren Township1,664 people
- Sims Township1,514 people
- Richland Township1,138 people
- Liberty Township823 people
- Green Township389 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Grant County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Center Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:11 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:18 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:15 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:17 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 | 8:03 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:24 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:40 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:58 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 18 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 Grant County or the local office.
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