Carson Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Carson Township is a township in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. About 262 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 262 ± 68
- County
- Cottonwood County
- School district
- Mountain Lake Public Schools
- Land area
- 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $85,469 ± $16,702
- Median home value
- $185,600 ± $28,920
- Water area
- 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km²)
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2703310108
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.970602, -95.049205
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
- Dale Township5.8 mi west
- Lakeside Township6.0 mi south
- Delton Township6.0 mi north
- Midway Township7.1 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Carson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cottonwood County, largest first
- Lakeside Township431 people
- Great Bend Township352 people
- Mountain Lake Township223 people
- Midway Township215 people
- Westbrook Township201 people
- Germantown Township179 people
- Storden Township147 people
- Ann Township143 people
- Selma Township140 people
- Springfield Township127 people
- Dale Township123 people
- Amboy Township109 people
All 17
- Amo Township103 people
- Highwater Township103 people
- Rose Hill Township98 people
- Delton Township66 people
- Southbrook Township54 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cottonwood County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Carson Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 29 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 54 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:36 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:03 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:42 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:07 PM around June 26
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 | 7:51 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:19 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:32 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:37 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:36 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:47 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 55 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 Cottonwood County or the local office.
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