[1] The West Branch of the Muskegon River rises in the eastern part of the township.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 431 households, and 305 families residing in the township.

There were 678 housing units at an average density of 19.3 per square mile (7.5/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.37% Native American, and 1.57% from two or more races.

23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.