New Light Township, Wake County, North Carolina

New Light Township is a township in Wake County, North Carolina. About 11,020 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.8 sq mi (108 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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New Light Township in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,020 ± 1,132
County
Wake County
School district
Wake County Schools
Land area
41.8 sq mi (108 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$219,910 ± $41,911
Median home value
$675,600 ± $31,509
Water area
8.04 sq mi (20.8 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3718392264
Coordinates (central point)
36.016632, -78.645086

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.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Bartons Creek Township4.9 mi south
  2. Carr Township, Durham County6.8 mi southwest
  3. Brassfield Township, Granville County7.5 mi north
  4. Dutchville Township, Granville County9.1 mi northwest
  5. Oak Grove Township, Durham County9.7 mi west
  6. Wake Forest Township10 mi southeast

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

Other townships in Wake County, largest first

  1. Raleigh Township132,465 people
  2. White Oak Township119,603 people
  3. Wake Forest Township103,540 people
  4. St. Matthews Township85,867 people
  5. Neuse Township84,993 people
  6. Cary Township80,220 people
  7. St. Marys Township73,607 people
  8. Middle Creek Township65,085 people
  9. House Creek Township64,247 people
  10. Cedar Fork Township63,273 people
  11. Holly Springs Township57,736 people
  12. Swift Creek Township56,126 people
All 19
  1. Leesville Township43,758 people
  2. Marks Creek Township32,874 people
  3. Panther Branch Township28,878 people
  4. Bartons Creek Township23,539 people
  5. Meredith Township19,179 people
  6. Little River Township18,824 people
  7. Buckhorn Township13,819 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in New Light Township

Longest day
14 hours 36 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:57 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:41 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:00 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:35 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 157:24 AM5:23 PM9 h 59 min
Feb 157:02 AM5:55 PM10 h 53 min
Mar 157:25 AM7:21 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:41 AM7:48 PM13 h 7 min
May 156:08 AM8:13 PM14 h 5 min
Jun 155:57 AM8:33 PM14 h 36 min
Jul 156:09 AM8:31 PM14 h 22 min
Aug 156:32 AM8:04 PM13 h 32 min
Sep 156:56 AM7:22 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:21 AM6:38 PM11 h 17 min
Nov 156:50 AM5:06 PM10 h 16 min
Dec 157:17 AM5:01 PM9 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 Wake County or the local office.

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