As of the census of 2000, there were 1,492 people, 535 households, and 418 families residing in the township. The population density was 58.2 per square mile (22.5/km2). There were 632 housing units at an average density of 24.7 per square mile (9.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.44% White, 0.20% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.47% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.68% of the population.