As of the census of 2000, there were 2,866 people, 1,015 households, and 795 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.6 per square mile (31.9/km). There were 1,343 housing units at an average density of 38.7 per square mile (15.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.27% White, 0.07% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.