As of the census of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 570 households, and 458 families residing in the township. The population density was 50.3 people per square mile (19.4/km2). There were 614 housing units at an average density of 18.9/sq mi (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.86% White, 1.41% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.