Bedford Charter Township, Calhoun County, Michigan
Bedford Charter Township is a charter township in Calhoun County, Michigan. About 9,164 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 9,164 ± 32
- County
- Calhoun County
- Land area
- 29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²)
- Type
- Charter townshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $67,695 ± $9,616
- Median home value
- $142,400 ± $14,767
- Water area
- 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2602506720
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.382715, -85.239428
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 Bedford Charter Township
- Level Park-Oak Park (CDP)3,488 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bedford Charter Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the charter township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Springfield (city)4.1 mi south
- Johnstown Township, Barry County5.8 mi north
- Battle Creek (city)5.8 mi south
- Ross Township, Kalamazoo County5.9 mi west
- Pennfield Charter Township6.4 mi east
- Assyria Township, Barry County8.6 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bedford Charter Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Calhoun County, largest first
- Emmett Charter Township11,726 people
- Pennfield Charter Township8,705 people
- Leroy Township3,676 people
- Marshall Township3,150 people
- Homer Township2,903 people
- Newton Township2,799 people
- Athens Township2,527 people
- Marengo Township2,451 people
- Sheridan Township2,124 people
- Clarence Township1,853 people
- Burlington Township1,636 people
- Fredonia Township1,571 people
All 18
- Convis Township1,554 people
- Tekonsha Township1,444 people
- Eckford Township1,351 people
- Lee Township1,094 people
- Clarendon Township1,058 people
- Albion Township985 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Calhoun County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bedford Charter Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 17 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 5 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:03 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:22 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 | 8:07 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:37 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:03 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:16 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:53 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 5 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 charter 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 Calhoun County or the local office.
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