As of the census of 2000, there were 1,450 people, 526 households, and 405 families residing in the township. The population density was 42.6 people per square mile (16.4/km2). There were 552 housing units at an average density of 16.2/sq mi (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 91.72% White, 0.41% African American, 3.93% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.