Howards Creek Township, Lincoln County, North Carolina
Howards Creek Township is a township in Lincoln County, North Carolina. About 9,796 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 65.3 sq mi (169 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 9,796 ± 904
- County
- Lincoln County
- School district
- Lincoln County Schools
- Land area
- 65.3 sq mi (169 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $70,000 ± $11,192
- Median home value
- $224,100 ± $36,299
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3710991552
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.489348, -81.350854
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.
Census place in Howards Creek Township
- Crouse (CDP)408 people
This place’s central point lies inside Howards Creek 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 Brook Township5.4 mi west
- Lincolnton Township5.8 mi east
- Cherryville Township, Gaston County8.0 mi south
- Jacobs Fork Township, Catawba County8.2 mi north
- Bandy's Township, Catawba County9.9 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Howards Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Lincoln County, largest first
- Catawba Springs Township34,293 people
- Ironton Township21,659 people
- Lincolnton Township21,473 people
- North Brook Township5,495 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lincoln County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Howards Creek Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 34 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:09 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:12 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:44 PM around June 29
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 | 7:34 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:36 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:27 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 46 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 Lincoln County or the local office.
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