As of the census of 2000, there were 1,304 people, 463 households, and 365 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.1 people per square mile (15.1/km2). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 15.7/sq mi (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.55% White, 0.08% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.