As of the census of 2000, there were 1,292 people, 488 households, and 374 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.1 people per square mile (15.5/km). There were 514 housing units at an average density of 15.9/sq mi (6.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 0.70% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.