As of the census of 2000, there were 1,071 people, 434 households, and 335 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.2 people per square mile (14.7/km2). There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of 39.8/sq mi (15.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.04% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.