As of the census of 2000, there were 1,758 people, 766 households, and 537 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.9 per square mile (19.3/km2). There were 1,949 housing units at an average density of 55.4 per square mile (21.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.50% White, 0.28% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.