As of the census of 2000, there were 973 people, 335 households, and 278 families residing in the township. The population density was 50.0 people per square mile (19.3/km). There were 356 housing units at an average density of 18.3/sq mi (7.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.97% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.