As of the census of 2000, there were 1,311 people, 500 households, and 370 families residing in the township. The population density was 50.4 people per square mile (19.5/km). There were 547 housing units at an average density of 21.0/sq mi (8.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.25% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.