As of the census of 2000, there were 1,024 people, 413 households, and 296 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.5 per square mile (4.1/km). There were 601 housing units at an average density of 6.2 per square mile (2.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 67.97% White, 0.59% African American, 26.46% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.