As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,215 people, 495 households, and 335 families residing in the township.

There were 653 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km2).

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Boyne Valley Township is served by two separate school districts.

Small portions of the western edge of the township are served by Boyne City Public Schools to the northwest in Boyne City.