As of the census of 2000, there were 2,714 people, 981 households, and 722 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.6 per square mile (30.7/km2). There were 1,433 housing units at an average density of 42.0 per square mile (16.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 88.91% White, 3.06% African American, 1.03% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 4.64% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.55% of the population.