White Township, Benton County, Missouri
White Township is a township in Benton County, Missouri. About 2,772 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 115 sq mi (297 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,772 ± 353
- County
- Benton County
- School district
- Lincoln R-II School District
- Land area
- 115 sq mi (297 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $58,676 ± $11,808
- Median home value
- $154,700 ± $16,259
- Water area
- 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2901579252
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.440951, -93.401231
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 White Township, largest first
- Lincoln (city)1,787 people
- Ionia (town)74 people
These places’ central points lie inside White 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
- North Lindsey Township7.6 mi south
- Washington Township, Pettis County9.3 mi north
- Springfield Township, Henry County9.4 mi west
- Windsor Township, Henry County9.5 mi northwest
- Green Ridge Township, Pettis County9.7 mi north
- Williams Township12 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with White Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Benton County, largest first
- Williams Township3,318 people
- South Lindsey Township2,749 people
- Fristoe Township2,536 people
- Tom Township2,511 people
- North Lindsey Township2,282 people
- Cole Township2,118 people
- Union Township1,365 people
- Alexander Township500 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Benton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in White Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 51 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 29 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:49 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:52 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 PM around June 28
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 | 7:29 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:24 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:55 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:23 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 30 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 Benton County or the local office.
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