As of the census of 2000, there were 1,405 people, 477 households, and 358 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.3 people per square mile (14.0/km2). There were 625 housing units at an average density of 16.1/sq mi (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White, 0.50% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.