As of the census of 2000, there were 2,712 people, 1,021 households, and 752 families residing in the township. The population density was 81.4 per square mile (31.4/km2). There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 35.6 per square mile (13.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.57% White, 0.81% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population. There are no Pacific Islanders.