As of the census of 2000, there were 2,928 people, 1,007 households, and 842 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.9 people per square mile (32.0/km2). There were 1,102 housing units at an average density of 31.2/sq mi (12.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.75% White, 0.10% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.