As of the census of 2000, there were 1,157 people, 484 households, and 351 families residing in the township. The population density was 48.5 per square mile (18.7/km2). There were 643 housing units at an average density of 27.0 per square mile (10.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 93.78% White, 0.17% African American, 2.25% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 3.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.