As of the census of 2000, there were 1,226 people, 403 households, and 326 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.5 people per square mile (13.7/km2). There were 416 housing units at an average density of 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 79.04% White, 0.08% African American, 18.84% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.