As of the census of 2000, there were 2,880 people, 1,117 households, and 815 families residing in the township. The population density was 161.8 per square mile (62.5/km2). There were 1,172 housing units at an average density of 65.9 per square mile (25.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.42% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.01% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.