As of the census of 2000, there were 1,982 people, 759 households, and 569 families residing in the township. The population density was 51.8 people per square mile (20.0/km). There were 954 housing units at an average density of 24.9/sq mi (9.6/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.13% White, 0.55% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.