Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan

Byron Township is a township in Kent County, Michigan. About 27,691 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.2 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Byron Township in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
27,691 ± 27
County
Kent County
School district
Byron Center Public Schools
Land area
36 sq mi (93.2 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$91,481 ± $10,273
Median home value
$339,700 ± $11,981
Water area
0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2608112240
Coordinates (central point)
42.811718, -85.723798

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 Byron Township, largest first

  1. Cutlerville (CDP)18,780 people
  2. Byron Center (CDP)7,403 people

These places’ central points lie inside Byron 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. Wyoming (city)5.5 mi north
  2. Jamestown Charter Township, Ottawa County5.7 mi west
  3. Dorr Township, Allegan County6.0 mi south
  4. Gaines Charter Township6.1 mi east

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

Other townships in Kent County, largest first

  1. Plainfield Charter Township34,040 people
  2. Gaines Charter Township29,469 people
  3. Cascade Charter Township19,864 people
  4. Grand Rapids Charter Township19,053 people
  5. Caledonia Township16,485 people
  6. Ada Township14,524 people
  7. Cannon Township14,450 people
  8. Alpine Township14,040 people
  9. Algoma Township12,264 people
  10. Sparta Township9,494 people
  11. Courtland Township9,102 people
  12. Solon Township6,543 people
All 20
  1. Lowell Charter Township6,338 people
  2. Oakfield Township6,122 people
  3. Tyrone Township5,132 people
  4. Nelson Township4,940 people
  5. Vergennes Township4,853 people
  6. Spencer Township4,200 people
  7. Grattan Township3,840 people
  8. Bowne Township3,308 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Byron Township

Longest day
15 hours 20 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 1 minute around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:03 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:08 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:25 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 AM5:34 PM9 h 24 min
Feb 157:40 AM6:14 PM10 h 34 min
Mar 157:55 AM7:49 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 157:01 AM8:25 PM13 h 24 min
May 156:20 AM8:58 PM14 h 38 min
Jun 156:03 AM9:23 PM15 h 20 min
Jul 156:17 AM9:19 PM15 h 2 min
Aug 156:49 AM8:45 PM13 h 56 min
Sep 157:22 AM7:53 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:56 AM7:00 PM11 h 4 min
Nov 157:34 AM5:19 PM9 h 45 min
Dec 158:06 AM5:09 PM9 h 3 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 Kent County or the local office.

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