As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 551 people, 214 households, and 167 families residing in the township.

The population density was 13.3 people per square mile (5.2/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.73% White, and 1.27% from two or more races.

There were 214 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families.

17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.