As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,025 (up from 885 at 2010[4]) and it contained 353 housing units.

Democrat Township was organized in 1835.

[5] Adams Mill and Adams Mill Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[6] According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.72 square miles (77.0 km2), all land.

[4] Democrat Township residents may obtain a library card at the Flora-Monroe Township Public Library in Flora.