Custer Township, Mason County, Michigan

Custer Township is a township in Mason County, Michigan. About 1,327 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Custer Township in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,327 ± 233
County
Mason County
School district
Mason County Eastern District
Land area
34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$56,172 ± $11,661
Median home value
$184,000 ± $29,913
Water area
0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2610519440
Coordinates (central point)
43.945470, -86.216188

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 Custer Township

  1. Custer (village)275 people

This place’s central point lies inside Custer 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. Scottville (city)3.2 mi west
  2. Eden Township5.8 mi south
  3. Branch Township5.9 mi east
  4. Amber Township6.5 mi west
  5. Sherman Township6.6 mi north
  6. Riverton Township7.7 mi southwest

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

Other townships in Mason County, largest first

  1. Hamlin Township3,750 people
  2. Pere Marquette Charter Township2,883 people
  3. Amber Township2,566 people
  4. Victory Township1,434 people
  5. Branch Township1,311 people
  6. Riverton Township1,120 people
  7. Sheridan Township1,036 people
  8. Summit Township977 people
  9. Grant Township927 people
  10. Free Soil Township921 people
  11. Sherman Township871 people
  12. Eden Township525 people
All 14
  1. Logan Township287 people
  2. Meade Township122 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Custer Township

Longest day
15 hours 29 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 53 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:01 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:06 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:31 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 158:16 AM5:32 PM9 h 16 min
Feb 157:44 AM6:14 PM10 h 30 min
Mar 157:57 AM7:50 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 157:01 AM8:28 PM13 h 27 min
May 156:19 AM9:04 PM14 h 45 min
Jun 156:01 AM9:29 PM15 h 28 min
Jul 156:16 AM9:25 PM15 h 9 min
Aug 156:48 AM8:49 PM14 h 1 min
Sep 157:23 AM7:55 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 157:59 AM7:01 PM11 h 2 min
Nov 157:39 AM5:18 PM9 h 39 min
Dec 158:12 AM5:07 PM8 h 55 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 Mason County or the local office.

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