As of the census of 2000, there were 1,645 people, 651 households, and 471 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.0 people per square mile (17.4/km). There were 702 housing units at an average density of 19.2/sq mi (7.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.97% White, 0.24% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.