Clay Township, Dunklin County, Missouri
Clay Township is a township in Dunklin County, Missouri. About 1,101 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 116 sq mi (302 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,101 ± 169
- County
- Dunklin County
- School district
- Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District
- Land area
- 116 sq mi (302 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $50,000 ± $27,938
- Median home value
- $69,300 ± $33,248
- Water area
- 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2906914338
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.072415, -90.063676
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 Clay Township, largest first
- Hornersville (city)531 people
- Rives (town)64 people
These places’ central points lie inside Clay 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
- Bowen Township, Mississippi County, Arkansas6.9 mi south
- Salem Township7.2 mi west
- Holland Township, Pemiscot County9.2 mi east
- Virginia Township, Pemiscot County9.3 mi east
- Independence Township11 mi north
- Neal Township, Mississippi County, Arkansas12 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Clay Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Dunklin County, largest first
- Independence Township11,960 people
- Cotton Hill Township4,830 people
- Union Township3,349 people
- Salem Township2,439 people
- Freeborn Township1,447 people
- Holcomb Township1,213 people
- Buffalo Township1,154 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Dunklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Clay Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 37 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:42 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:45 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:21 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 | 7:10 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:27 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 5:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:18 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:42 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:03 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 44 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 Dunklin County or the local office.
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