As of the census of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 560 households, and 427 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.1 people per square mile (15.9/km). There were 609 housing units at an average density of 16.8/sq mi (6.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.26% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.