Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan
Porter Township is a township in Midland County, Michigan. About 1,181 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
- 1,181 ± 197
- County
- Midland County
- School district
- Breckenridge 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
- $76,316 ± $10,816
- Median home value
- $166,800 ± $20,787
- Water area
- 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2611165740
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.504714, -84.421221
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
- Mount Haley Township5.1 mi east
- Wheeler Township, Gratiot County5.6 mi south
- Jasper Township6.2 mi west
- Lee Township6.5 mi north
- Jonesfield Township, Saginaw County6.8 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Porter Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Midland County, largest first
- Larkin Charter Township5,375 people
- Jerome Township4,620 people
- Lee Township4,043 people
- Homer Township3,994 people
- Ingersoll Township2,651 people
- Lincoln Township2,538 people
- Edenville Township2,511 people
- Warren Township2,295 people
- Midland Charter Township2,117 people
- Greendale Township1,777 people
- Mount Haley Township1,723 people
- Mills Township1,695 people
All 15
- Hope Township1,662 people
- Jasper Township927 people
- Geneva Township889 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Midland County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Porter Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 26 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 57 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:56 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:19 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:01 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:22 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 | 8:07 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:50 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May 15 | 6:13 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:56 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:42 AM | 8:41 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:51 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:03 AM | 5:01 PM | 8 h 58 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 Midland County or the local office.
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