As of the census of 2000, there were 1,519 people, 506 households, and 389 families residing in the township. The population density was 104.3 people per square mile (40.3/km2). There were 530 housing units at an average density of 36.4/sq mi (14.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.08% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.