[3] As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,010 people, 393 households, and 306 families residing in the township.

The population density was 10.5 people per square mile (4.1/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.42% White, 0.10% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races.

There were 393 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families.

17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.