Morton Township, Mecosta County, Michigan

Morton Township is a township in Mecosta County, Michigan. About 4,606 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33 sq mi (85.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,606 ± 21
County
Mecosta County
School district
Chippewa Hills School District
Land area
33 sq mi (85.6 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$72,877 ± $7,736
Median home value
$252,300 ± $19,849
Water area
2.59 sq mi (6.71 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2610755600
Coordinates (central point)
43.595502, -85.263654

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 Morton Township, largest first

  1. Canadian Lakes (CDP)2,991 people
  2. Mecosta (village)464 people

These places’ central points lie inside Morton 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. Austin Township5.5 mi west
  2. Wheatland Township5.9 mi east
  3. Martiny Township6.3 mi north
  4. Hinton Township6.6 mi south

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

Other townships in Mecosta County, largest first

  1. Big Rapids Charter Township3,993 people
  2. Green Charter Township3,297 people
  3. Mecosta Township2,818 people
  4. Aetna Township2,258 people
  5. Deerfield Township2,209 people
  6. Colfax Township2,179 people
  7. Martiny Township1,701 people
  8. Fork Township1,556 people
  9. Austin Township1,447 people
  10. Sheridan Township1,270 people
  11. Chippewa Township1,236 people
  12. Millbrook Township1,166 people
All 15
  1. Wheatland Township1,153 people
  2. Hinton Township1,130 people
  3. 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 Morton Township

Longest day
15 hours 26 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 56 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:59 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:23 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:11 AM5:29 PM9 h 18 min
Feb 157:39 AM6:11 PM10 h 32 min
Mar 157:53 AM7:47 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:58 AM8:24 PM13 h 26 min
May 156:16 AM8:59 PM14 h 43 min
Jun 155:59 AM9:24 PM15 h 25 min
Jul 156:13 AM9:20 PM15 h 7 min
Aug 156:45 AM8:44 PM13 h 59 min
Sep 157:20 AM7:51 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:55 AM6:57 PM11 h 2 min
Nov 157:34 AM5:15 PM9 h 41 min
Dec 158:07 AM5:04 PM8 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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