As of the census of 2000, there were 1,388 people, 517 households, and 387 families residing in the township. The population density was 42.2 per square mile (16.3/km2). There were 875 housing units at an average density of 26.6 per square mile (10.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.05% White, 0.07% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.