Mecosta Township, Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta Township is a township in Mecosta County, Michigan. About 2,818 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34 sq mi (88.1 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,818 ± 40
- County
- Mecosta County
- School district
- Morley Stanwood Community Schools
- Land area
- 34 sq mi (88.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $61,250 ± $21,516
- Median home value
- $169,600 ± $21,253
- Water area
- 1.92 sq mi (4.96 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2610752780
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.601875, -85.500172
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 Mecosta Township
- Stanwood (village)162 people
This place’s central point lies inside Mecosta 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
- Big Rapids Charter Township5.4 mi north
- Goodwell Township, Newaygo County5.6 mi west
- Aetna Township5.8 mi south
- Austin Township6.3 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Mecosta 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
- 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
- Millbrook Township1,166 people
All 15
- Wheatland Township1,153 people
- Hinton Township1,130 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 Mecosta Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 26 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 56 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:00 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:05 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:27 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 | 8:12 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:00 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:14 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:46 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:55 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:08 AM | 5:05 PM | 8 h 57 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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