Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana

Palmyra Township is a township in Knox County, Indiana. About 1,388 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,388 ± 353
County
Knox County
School district
South Knox School Corporation
Land area
37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$98,705 ± $30,054
Median home value
$241,800 ± $57,265
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1808357744
Coordinates (central point)
38.684826, -87.398107

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.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Steen Township5.1 mi east
  2. Washington Township6.3 mi north
  3. Harrison Township7.8 mi south
  4. Vincennes Township9.6 mi southwest

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

Other townships in Knox County, largest first

  1. Vincennes Township21,685 people
  2. Vigo Township4,051 people
  3. Washington Township2,368 people
  4. Harrison Township1,793 people
  5. Johnson Township1,388 people
  6. Busseron Township1,369 people
  7. Widner Township1,028 people
  8. Steen Township672 people
  9. Decker Township265 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Palmyra Township

Longest day
14 hours 52 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 28 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:24 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:27 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
9:18 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 158:06 AM5:52 PM9 h 46 min
Feb 157:40 AM6:27 PM10 h 47 min
Mar 158:01 AM7:56 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 157:13 AM8:26 PM13 h 13 min
May 156:37 AM8:54 PM14 h 17 min
Jun 156:24 AM9:15 PM14 h 51 min
Jul 156:37 AM9:13 PM14 h 36 min
Aug 157:03 AM8:44 PM13 h 41 min
Sep 157:30 AM7:58 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:58 AM7:11 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 157:31 AM5:36 PM10 h 5 min
Dec 158:00 AM5:29 PM9 h 29 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 Knox County or the local office.

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