Hinton Township, Mecosta County, Michigan
Hinton Township is a township in Mecosta County, Michigan. About 1,130 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,130 ± 282
- County
- Mecosta County
- School district
- Lakeview Community Schools
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $60,368 ± $6,391
- Median home value
- $156,000 ± $44,589
- Water area
- 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2610738540
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.500167, -85.259144
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
- Millbrook Township5.5 mi east
- Cato Township, Montcalm County5.8 mi south
- Deerfield Township6.4 mi west
- Morton Township6.6 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Hinton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Mecosta County, largest first
- Morton Township4,606 people
- Big Rapids Charter Township3,993 people
- Green Charter Township3,297 people
- Mecosta Township2,818 people
- Aetna Township2,258 people
- Deerfield Township2,209 people
- Colfax Township2,179 people
- Martiny Township1,701 people
- Fork Township1,556 people
- Austin Township1,447 people
- Sheridan Township1,270 people
- Chippewa Township1,236 people
All 15
- Millbrook Township1,166 people
- Wheatland Township1,153 people
- Grant Township746 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Mecosta County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Hinton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 25 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 57 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:59 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:04 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:26 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 | 8:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:59 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:45 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:54 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:34 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:06 AM | 5:05 PM | 8 h 59 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 Mecosta County or the local office.
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