As of the census of 2000, there were 1,597 people, 591 households, and 437 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.9 people per square mile (15.0/km2). There were 644 housing units at an average density of 15.7/sq mi (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.81% White, 0.31% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.