Sandy Ridge Township, Union County, North Carolina

Sandy Ridge Township is a township in Union County, North Carolina. About 68,598 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 64.8 sq mi (168 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Sandy Ridge Township in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
68,598 ± 1,584
County
Union County
School district
Union County Public Schools
Land area
64.8 sq mi (168 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$177,596 ± $7,851
Median home value
$679,000 ± $16,276
Water area
0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3717992836
Coordinates (central point)
34.991120, -80.731970

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 Sandy Ridge Township, largest first

  1. Waxhaw (town)22,275 people
  2. Weddington (town)13,805 people
  3. Wesley Chapel (village)9,090 people
  4. Marvin (village)6,692 people
  5. Mineral Springs (town)3,314 people

These places’ central points lie inside Sandy Ridge 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. Vance Township7.7 mi northeast
  2. Township 5, Providence, Mecklenburg County8.4 mi north
  3. Jackson Township8.8 mi south
  4. Monroe Township11 mi east
  5. Township 1, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County16 mi north

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

Other townships in Union County, largest first

  1. Vance Township65,825 people
  2. Monroe Township56,969 people
  3. Goose Creek Township17,554 people
  4. Jackson Township15,285 people
  5. Buford Township10,707 people
  6. Marshville Township9,727 people
  7. New Salem Township3,742 people
  8. Lanes Creek Township2,551 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Ridge Township

Longest day
14 hours 31 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 49 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:08 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:11 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:40 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:30 AM5:34 PM10 h 4 min
Feb 157:09 AM6:05 PM10 h 56 min
Mar 157:33 AM7:30 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:51 AM7:55 PM13 h 4 min
May 156:19 AM8:19 PM14 h
Jun 156:08 AM8:38 PM14 h 30 min
Jul 156:20 AM8:37 PM14 h 17 min
Aug 156:42 AM8:11 PM13 h 29 min
Sep 157:05 AM7:30 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:28 AM6:48 PM11 h 20 min
Nov 156:57 AM5:17 PM10 h 20 min
Dec 157:23 AM5:12 PM9 h 49 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 Union County or the local office.

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