Center Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Center Township is a township in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. About 41,018 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 41,018 ± 43
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- School district
- Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
- Land area
- 33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $78,964 ± $6,596
- Median home value
- $217,900 ± $8,624
- Water area
- 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1816311674
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.045952, -87.539782
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 Center Township, largest first
- Highland (CDP)5,114 people
- Melody Hill (CDP)3,243 people
These places’ central points lie 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
- Pigeon Township5.2 mi south
- German Township5.7 mi west
- Knight Township5.9 mi southeast
- Scott Township6.1 mi north
- Campbell Township, Warrick County7.5 mi northeast
- Perry Township8.1 mi southwest
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 Vanderburgh County, largest first
- Knight Township68,180 people
- Pigeon Township27,040 people
- Perry Township24,373 people
- Scott Township10,440 people
- German Township7,278 people
- Armstrong Township1,582 people
- Union Township206 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Vanderburgh County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Center Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 49 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 31 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:26 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:30 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:17 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:05 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:40 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 5:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:39 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:31 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:30 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| Dec 15 | 6:58 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 33 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 Vanderburgh County or the local office.
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