At the 2000 census there were 1,856 people, 578 households, and 476 families living in the township. The population density was 149.4 people per square mile (57.7/km). There were 606 housing units at an average density of 48.8/sq mi (18.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.11% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.