Marks Creek Township, Richmond County, North Carolina
Marks Creek Township is a township in Richmond County, North Carolina. About 13,154 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 90.7 sq mi (235 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 13,154 ± 746
- County
- Richmond County
- School district
- Richmond County Schools
- Land area
- 90.7 sq mi (235 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $41,503 ± $3,602
- Median home value
- $98,200 ± $10,369
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi (1.29 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3715391988
- Coordinates (central point)
- 34.883882, -79.670680
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 Marks Creek Township, largest first
- Hamlet (city)5,961 people
- Dobbins Heights (town)560 people
These places’ central points lie inside Marks 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
- Williamson Township, Scotland County7.6 mi southeast
- Rockingham Township8.6 mi northwest
- Wolf Pit Township8.8 mi west
- Laurel Hill Township, Scotland County9.1 mi east
- Beaverdam Township11 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Marks Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Richmond County, largest first
- Rockingham Township15,101 people
- Wolf Pit Township6,609 people
- Beaverdam Township3,997 people
- Mineral Springs Township2,971 people
- Black Jack Township315 people
- Steeles Township197 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Richmond County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Marks Creek Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 30 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 49 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:04 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:07 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:36 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 | 7:25 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:04 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:29 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:47 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h |
| Jun 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:38 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:18 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 50 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 Richmond County or the local office.
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