As of the census of 2000, there were 2,974 people, 1,077 households, and 818 families residing in the township. The population density was 69.5 people per square mile (26.8/km²). There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 28.7/sq mi (11.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 93.38% White, 0.91% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.10% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.18% of the population.