As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,747 people, 1,011 households, and 630 families residing in the township.

There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 24.6 per square mile (9.5/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 92.61% White, 5.17% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races.

47.1% were of Finnish, 8.6% Italian, 7.8% German and 5.6% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.