As of the census of 2000, there were 1,741 people, 663 households, and 489 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 733 housing units at an average density of 18.0/sq mi (7.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.39% White, 0.11% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.17% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.
