Dalton Township, Muskegon County, Michigan
Dalton Township is a township in Muskegon County, Michigan. About 9,506 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 9,506 ± 54
- County
- Muskegon County
- School district
- Reeths-Puffer Schools
- Land area
- 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $81,612 ± $8,281
- Median home value
- $210,800 ± $14,689
- Water area
- 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2612119660
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.346233, -86.226702
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 Dalton Township, largest first
- Twin Lake (CDP)2,036 people
- Lakewood Club (village)1,255 people
These places’ central points lie inside Dalton 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
- Fruitland Township5.7 mi west
- Muskegon Charter Township6.0 mi south
- Cedar Creek Township6.1 mi east
- Blue Lake Township6.1 mi north
- Laketon Township6.9 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Dalton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Muskegon County, largest first
- Muskegon Charter Township17,686 people
- Fruitport Charter Township14,985 people
- Egelston Township11,276 people
- Laketon Township7,663 people
- Fruitland Township5,869 people
- Cedar Creek Township3,273 people
- Ravenna Township2,997 people
- Casnovia Township2,806 people
- Holton Township2,629 people
- Sullivan Township2,615 people
- Blue Lake Township2,423 people
- Whitehall Township1,739 people
All 15
- Moorland Township1,565 people
- Montague Township1,534 people
- White River Township1,490 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Muskegon County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Dalton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 24 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 57 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:03 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:29 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 | 8:14 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:02 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:03 AM | 9:27 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:18 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:48 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:24 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:58 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:10 AM | 5:09 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 Muskegon County or the local office.
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