As of the 2000 United States Census there were 1,092 people, 468 households, and 324 families residing in the township. The population density was 89.0 people per square mile (34.4/km2). There were 530 housing units at an average density of 43.2 per square mile (16.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.05% White, 3.57% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.27% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.