Tilden Township, Marquette County, Michigan

Tilden Township is a township in Marquette County, Michigan. About 1,124 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 89.8 sq mi (233 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Tilden Township in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,124 ± 235
County
Marquette County
School district
N.I.C.E. Community Schools
Land area
89.8 sq mi (233 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$67,596 ± $14,848
Median home value
$142,500 ± $47,320
Water area
6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2610379780
Coordinates (central point)
46.356273, -87.676750

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.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Richmond Township6.7 mi northeast
  2. Ely Township7.7 mi northwest
  3. Ishpeming (city)7.9 mi north
  4. Negaunee (city)11 mi northeast
  5. Forsyth Township13 mi southeast
  6. West Branch Township, Dickinson County14 mi south
  7. Ishpeming Township19 mi north

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

Other townships in Marquette County, largest first

  1. Forsyth Township6,249 people
  2. Chocolay Charter Township5,964 people
  3. Marquette Charter Township4,173 people
  4. Ishpeming Township3,416 people
  5. Negaunee Township3,255 people
  6. Sands Township2,425 people
  7. Ely Township1,843 people
  8. West Branch Township1,435 people
  9. Republic Township1,064 people
  10. Skandia Township994 people
  11. Powell Township885 people
  12. Richmond Township724 people
All 18
  1. Humboldt Township448 people
  2. Michigamme Township280 people
  3. Ewing Township221 people
  4. Wells Township196 people
  5. Champion Township154 people
  6. Turin Township100 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Tilden Township

Longest day
15 hours 48 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 36 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:57 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:03 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:47 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 158:29 AM5:30 PM9 h 1 min
Feb 157:54 AM6:16 PM10 h 22 min
Mar 158:03 AM7:56 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 157:04 AM8:38 PM13 h 34 min
May 156:17 AM9:17 PM15 h
Jun 155:57 AM9:44 PM15 h 47 min
Jul 156:13 AM9:39 PM15 h 26 min
Aug 156:49 AM9:00 PM14 h 11 min
Sep 157:28 AM8:02 PM12 h 34 min
Oct 158:07 AM7:04 PM10 h 57 min
Nov 157:51 AM5:18 PM9 h 27 min
Dec 158:27 AM5:04 PM8 h 37 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 Marquette County or the local office.

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