Bailey Township, Nash County, North Carolina
Bailey Township is a township in Nash County, North Carolina. About 4,828 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.6 sq mi (81.7 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,828 ± 564
- County
- Nash County
- School district
- Nash-Rocky Mount Schools
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi (81.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $78,491 ± $16,949
- Median home value
- $184,400 ± $32,402
- Water area
- 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3712790124
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.797520, -78.106462
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 Bailey Township
- Bailey (town)422 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bailey 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
- Old Fields Township, Wilson County5.0 mi southeast
- Jackson Township5.2 mi northeast
- Dry Wells Township5.6 mi west
- Ferrells Township7.1 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bailey Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Nash County, largest first
- Stony Creek Township24,087 people
- Rocky Mount Township16,353 people
- Nashville Township10,055 people
- Oak Level Township7,330 people
- Mannings Township5,831 people
- Coopers Township4,271 people
- Dry Wells Township4,188 people
- Red Oak Township3,689 people
- South Whitakers Township3,454 people
- Griffins Township2,878 people
- Jackson Township2,748 people
- North Whitakers Township2,607 people
All 14
- Ferrells Township2,365 people
- Castalia Township1,532 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Nash County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bailey Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 35 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 44 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:55 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:58 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:32 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 | 7:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:48 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:15 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 45 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 Nash County or the local office.
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