Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana
Thorncreek Township is a township in Whitley County, Indiana. About 4,213 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,213 ± 35
- County
- Whitley County
- School district
- Whitley County Consolidated Schools
- Land area
- 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $112,548 ± $17,828
- Median home value
- $331,400 ± $29,631
- Water area
- 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1818375590
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.216283, -85.472610
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 Thorncreek Township
- Tri-Lakes (CDP)1,025 people
This place’s central point lies inside Thorncreek 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
- Columbia Township5.7 mi south
- Smith Township5.8 mi east
- Noble Township, Noble County6.0 mi north
- Etna-Troy Township6.2 mi northwest
- Union Township7.0 mi southeast
- Richland Township8.2 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Thorncreek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Whitley County, largest first
- Columbia Township11,895 people
- Smith Township5,269 people
- Cleveland Township3,345 people
- Union Township2,679 people
- Jefferson Township2,197 people
- Etna-Troy Township2,006 people
- Richland Township1,759 people
- Washington Township1,255 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Whitley County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Thorncreek Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 9 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 12 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:08 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:18 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:12 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:18 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 | 8:05 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:02 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:08 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 9:13 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:40 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:00 AM | 5:13 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 Whitley County or the local office.
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