As of the census of 2000, there were 1,680 people, 567 households, and 460 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.8 people per square mile (19.2/km2). There were 630 housing units at an average density of 18.7/sq mi (7.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.27% White, 0.95% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.