Marion Township, Cole County, Missouri

Marion Township is a township in Cole County, Missouri. About 4,098 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 59.5 sq mi (154 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,098 ± 365
County
Cole County
School district
Jefferson City Public Schools
Land area
59.5 sq mi (154 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$83,382 ± $13,753
Median home value
$236,200 ± $21,406
Water area
1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2905145974
Coordinates (central point)
38.633480, -92.371368

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 Marion Township, largest first

  1. St. Martins (city)1,228 people
  2. Centertown (town)297 people

These places’ central points lie inside Marion 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

  1. Walker Township, Moniteau County7.6 mi west
  2. Cedar Township, Boone County8.0 mi northeast
  3. Jefferson Township8.4 mi southeast
  4. Moreau Township8.9 mi south
  5. Linn Township, Moniteau County12 mi northwest
  6. Three Creeks Township, Boone County14 mi northeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Marion Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Cole County, largest first

  1. Jefferson Township55,073 people
  2. Liberty Township7,027 people
  3. Osage Township4,026 people
  4. Clark Township3,954 people
  5. Moreau Township2,854 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cole County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Marion Township

Longest day
14 hours 52 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 28 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:44 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:41 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:47 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:38 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:25 AM5:12 PM9 h 47 min
Feb 157:00 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
Mar 157:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:33 AM7:46 PM13 h 13 min
May 155:57 AM8:14 PM14 h 17 min
Jun 155:44 AM8:35 PM14 h 51 min
Jul 155:57 AM8:33 PM14 h 36 min
Aug 156:23 AM8:03 PM13 h 40 min
Sep 156:50 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:18 AM6:31 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 156:51 AM4:56 PM10 h 5 min
Dec 157:20 AM4:49 PM9 h 29 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 Cole County or the local office.

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