As of the census of 2000, there were 2,834 people, 1,056 households, and 811 families residing in the township. The population density was 51.3 people per square mile (19.8/km). There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 21.1/sq mi (8.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.66% White, 0.18% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.