Stanton Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Stanton Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota. About 1,032 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,032 ± 126
- County
- Goodhue County
- School district
- Cannon Falls Public School District
- Land area
- 22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $129,539 ± $11,533
- Median home value
- $413,400 ± $30,938
- Water area
- 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km²)
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2704962428
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.489614, -92.982989
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
- Randolph Township, Dakota County3.2 mi north
- Sciota Township, Dakota County3.8 mi west
- Cannon Falls (city)5.0 mi northeast
- Warsaw Township5.3 mi south
- Cannon Falls Township6.7 mi east
- Northfield Township, Rice County7.4 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Stanton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Goodhue County, largest first
- Florence Township1,553 people
- Hay Creek Township1,014 people
- Cannon Falls Township920 people
- Vasa Township904 people
- Roscoe Township896 people
- Leon Township823 people
- Featherstone Township819 people
- Welch Township774 people
- Zumbrota Township692 people
- Minneola Township677 people
- Pine Island Township669 people
- Warsaw Township656 people
All 20
- Goodhue Township527 people
- Kenyon Township454 people
- Holden Township447 people
- Wanamingo Township428 people
- Belle Creek Township415 people
- Belvidere Township396 people
- Wacouta Township366 people
- Cherry Grove Township341 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Goodhue County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Stanton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 33 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 49 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:26 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:32 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:00 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 | 7:44 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:12 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:28 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:50 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:08 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:41 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 51 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 Goodhue County or the local office.
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