As of the census of 2000, there were 2,621 people, 919 households, and 719 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.8 people per square mile (15.4/km2). There were 1,081 housing units at an average density of 16.4/sq mi (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.61% White, 0.61% African American, 2.02% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.