As of the census of 2000, there were 2,962 people, 1,073 households, and 843 families residing in the township. The population density was 91.1 per square mile (35.2/km2). There were 1,149 housing units at an average density of 35.3 per square mile (13.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.08% White, 0.37% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.