As of the census of 2000, there were 1,185 people, 387 households, and 332 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.7 people per square mile (14.5/km). There were 397 housing units at an average density of 12.6/sq mi (4.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.08% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.