Center Township, Starke County, Indiana
Center Township is a township in Starke County, Indiana. About 6,121 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 6,121 ± 19
- County
- Starke County
- School district
- Knox Community School Corporation
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $56,556 ± $11,695
- Median home value
- $157,400 ± $10,134
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1814911638
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.302615, -86.640379
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
- Knox (city)3,479 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
- California Township5.5 mi south
- Jackson Township5.7 mi west
- Davis Township5.8 mi north
- Washington Township6.3 mi east
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 Starke County, largest first
- Wayne Township4,605 people
- Oregon Township3,262 people
- Washington Township3,001 people
- California Township2,167 people
- North Bend Township1,407 people
- Railroad Township1,315 people
- Davis Township1,120 people
- Jackson Township367 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Starke County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Center Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 10 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 12 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:12 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:17 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:23 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 | 7:10 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:41 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:07 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May 15 | 5:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:12 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:55 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:26 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:34 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:05 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 13 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 Starke County or the local office.
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