As of the census of 2000, there were 2,795 people, 993 households, and 753 families residing in the township. The population density was 73.6 people per square mile (28.4/km2). There were 1,149 housing units at an average density of 30.2/sq mi (11.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.10% White, 0.43% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.