As of the census of 2000, there were 1,988 people, 812 households, and 586 families residing in the township. The population density was 55.3 per square mile (21.4/km2). There were 1,650 housing units at an average density of 45.9 per square mile (17.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.23% White, 0.15% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.