St. James Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan

St. James Township is a township in Charlevoix County, Michigan. About 373 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20.3 sq mi (52.7 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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St. James Township in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
373 ± 80
County
Charlevoix County
School district
Beaver Island Community School
Land area
20.3 sq mi (52.7 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$63,333 ± $14,819
Median home value
$327,400 ± $64,141
Water area
296 sq mi (765 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2602970920
Coordinates (central point)
45.810980, -85.611683

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 St. James Township

  1. St. James (CDP)269 people

This place’s central point lies inside St. James 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. Peaine Township14 mi south

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

Other townships in Charlevoix County, largest first

  1. South Arm Township1,911 people
  2. Wilson Township1,879 people
  3. Hayes Township1,796 people
  4. Eveline Township1,752 people
  5. Marion Township1,724 people
  6. Charlevoix Township1,670 people
  7. Melrose Township1,413 people
  8. Boyne Valley Township1,333 people
  9. Bay Township1,198 people
  10. Norwood Township812 people
  11. Evangeline Township696 people
  12. Hudson Township686 people
All 14
  1. Peaine Township359 people
  2. Chandler Township266 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in St. James Township

Longest day
15 hours 44 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 40 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:57 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:36 PM around June 26

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 158:19 AM5:24 PM9 h 5 min
Feb 157:44 AM6:08 PM10 h 24 min
Mar 157:55 AM7:48 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:56 AM8:29 PM13 h 33 min
May 156:11 AM9:07 PM14 h 56 min
Jun 155:51 AM9:34 PM15 h 43 min
Jul 156:07 AM9:29 PM15 h 22 min
Aug 156:42 AM8:50 PM14 h 8 min
Sep 157:20 AM7:53 PM12 h 33 min
Oct 157:58 AM6:56 PM10 h 58 min
Nov 157:42 AM5:11 PM9 h 29 min
Dec 158:16 AM4:58 PM8 h 42 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 Charlevoix County or the local office.

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