As of the census of 2000, there were 1,420 people, 559 households, and 423 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 644 housing units at an average density of 17.4/sq mi (6.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.24% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
As of the census of 2000 there were 1420 people 559 households and 423 families residing in the township The population density was  There were 644 housing units at an average density of 174/sq mi (67/km) The racial makeup of the township was 9824% White 028% African American 028% Native American 014% Asian 021% from other races and 085% from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 056% of the population