Jefferson Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana

Jefferson Township is a township in Kosciusko County, Indiana. About 2,725 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,725 ± 546
County
Kosciusko County
School district
Wawasee Community School Corporation
Land area
31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$101,481 ± $12,574
Median home value
$245,700 ± $122,375
Water area
0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1808538052
Coordinates (central point)
41.394508, -85.938824

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. Scott Township3.7 mi west
  2. Union Township, Elkhart County5.6 mi north
  3. Van Buren Township6.3 mi east
  4. Prairie Township6.5 mi south

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

Other townships in Kosciusko County, largest first

  1. Wayne Township29,518 people
  2. Plain Township8,868 people
  3. Turkey Creek Township8,629 people
  4. Tippecanoe Township6,579 people
  5. Van Buren Township4,324 people
  6. Harrison Township3,718 people
  7. Washington Township2,901 people
  8. Seward Township2,514 people
  9. Scott Township1,998 people
  10. Clay Township1,603 people
  11. Lake Township1,472 people
  12. Prairie Township1,436 people
All 16
  1. Monroe Township1,139 people
  2. Franklin Township1,126 people
  3. Jackson Township1,062 people
  4. Etna Township830 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Jefferson Township

Longest day
15 hours 10 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 11 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:09 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:14 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
9:21 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:07 AM5:39 PM9 h 32 min
Feb 157:38 AM6:17 PM10 h 39 min
Mar 157:55 AM7:50 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 157:04 AM8:23 PM13 h 19 min
May 156:25 AM8:55 PM14 h 30 min
Jun 156:09 AM9:18 PM15 h 9 min
Jul 156:23 AM9:15 PM14 h 52 min
Aug 156:52 AM8:43 PM13 h 51 min
Sep 157:23 AM7:53 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:55 AM7:02 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 157:31 AM5:24 PM9 h 53 min
Dec 158:02 AM5:14 PM9 h 12 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 Kosciusko County or the local office.

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