As of the census of 2000, there were 1,290 people, 455 households, and 359 families residing in the township. The population density was 116.3 people per square mile (44.9/km). There were 480 housing units at an average density of 43.3/sq mi (16.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.23% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.