As of the census of 2000, there were 2,807 people, 974 households, and 772 families residing in the township. The population density was 96.1 people per square mile (37.1/km). There were 996 housing units at an average density of 34.1/sq mi (13.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.93% White, 0.25% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.