Princeton Township, White County, Indiana

Princeton Township is a township in White County, Indiana. About 1,647 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 62.5 sq mi (162 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Princeton Township in Indiana
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,647 ± 266
County
White County
School district
Tri-County School Corporation
Land area
62.5 sq mi (162 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$70,833 ± $16,547
Median home value
$153,700 ± $25,673
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1818162064
Coordinates (central point)
40.787007, -87.014341

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 Princeton Township

  1. Wolcott (town)1,033 people

This place’s central point lies inside Princeton 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

  1. Milroy Township, Jasper County5.7 mi north
  2. West Point Township6.0 mi south
  3. Honey Creek Township7.4 mi east
  4. Carpenter Township, Jasper County8.9 mi west
  5. Monon Township9.5 mi northeast
  6. Jordan Township, Jasper County11 mi northwest

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

Other townships in White County, largest first

  1. Union Township9,893 people
  2. Prairie Township3,384 people
  3. Monon Township3,298 people
  4. Liberty Township2,065 people
  5. Honey Creek Township1,302 people
  6. Big Creek Township742 people
  7. Jackson Township635 people
  8. Lincoln Township568 people
  9. Cass Township504 people
  10. West Point Township397 people
  11. Round Grove Township282 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Princeton Township

Longest day
15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 15 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:16 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:20 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:10 AM5:45 PM9 h 35 min
Feb 157:42 AM6:22 PM10 h 40 min
Mar 157:59 AM7:54 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 157:09 AM8:27 PM13 h 18 min
May 156:30 AM8:58 PM14 h 28 min
Jun 156:16 AM9:21 PM15 h 5 min
Jul 156:29 AM9:18 PM14 h 49 min
Aug 156:58 AM8:46 PM13 h 48 min
Sep 157:28 AM7:57 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:59 AM7:07 PM11 h 8 min
Nov 157:34 AM5:29 PM9 h 55 min
Dec 158:05 AM5:21 PM9 h 16 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 White County or the local office.

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