Columbia Township, Jackson County, Michigan
Columbia Township is a township in Jackson County, Michigan. About 7,433 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 7,433 ± 28
- County
- Jackson County
- School district
- Columbia School District
- Land area
- 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $85,767 ± $8,737
- Median home value
- $276,700 ± $27,829
- Water area
- 2.96 sq mi (7.67 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2607517400
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.102052, -84.274896
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 Columbia Township, largest first
- Brooklyn (village)1,180 people
- Vineyard Lake (CDP)1,031 people
These places’ central points lie inside Columbia 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
- Napoleon Township5.2 mi north
- Woodstock Township, Lenawee County5.3 mi south
- Norvell Township6.0 mi east
- Cambridge Township, Lenawee County7.3 mi southeast
- Liberty Township7.3 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Columbia Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jackson County, largest first
- Blackman Charter Township25,605 people
- Summit Township22,817 people
- Leoni Township13,794 people
- Spring Arbor Township8,498 people
- Napoleon Township6,755 people
- Grass Lake Charter Township6,177 people
- Rives Township4,782 people
- Henrietta Township4,681 people
- Sandstone Township3,902 people
- Hanover Township3,669 people
- Liberty Township3,067 people
- Waterloo Township2,964 people
All 18
- Norvell Township2,801 people
- Concord Township2,739 people
- Parma Township2,651 people
- Tompkins Township2,631 people
- Pulaski Township2,142 people
- Springport Township1,894 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jackson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Columbia Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 15 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 6 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:00 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:15 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:05 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:17 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 | 8:02 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:49 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:56 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:00 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:14 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:17 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:49 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:27 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:58 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 8 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 Jackson County or the local office.
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