As of the census of 2000, there were 956 people, 340 households, and 247 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.6 people per square mile (21.8/km). There were 407 housing units at an average density of 24.1/sq mi (9.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 1.46% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.52% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.