Polk Township, Marshall County, Indiana
Polk Township is a township in Marshall County, Indiana. About 2,476 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 42.1 sq mi (109 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,476 ± 273
- County
- Marshall County
- School district
- John Glenn School Corporation
- Land area
- 42.1 sq mi (109 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $75,827 ± $16,955
- Median home value
- $231,300 ± $24,419
- Water area
- 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1809960966
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.428771, -86.410825
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 Polk Township, largest first
- Tyner (CDP)200 people
- Teegarden (CDP)35 people
These places’ central points lie inside Polk 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
- Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County5.4 mi northwest
- North Township6.2 mi east
- Oregon Township, Starke County6.4 mi southwest
- Liberty Township, St. Joseph County6.6 mi north
- West Township7.0 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Polk Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Marshall County, largest first
- Center Township15,990 people
- German Township8,838 people
- North Township4,032 people
- West Township3,815 people
- Walnut Township2,871 people
- Bourbon Township2,834 people
- Union Township2,815 people
- Tippecanoe Township1,791 people
- Green Township822 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Marshall County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Polk Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 10 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 11 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:11 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:15 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:23 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 | 8:09 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:25 AM | 9:17 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:04 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 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 Marshall County or the local office.
Find the township or town where you are now or find your county.