As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 261 people, 87 households, and 70 families residing in the township.

There were 95 housing units at an average density of 2.6 per square mile (1.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 70.88% White, 23.37% Native American, and 5.75% from two or more races.

17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 31.9% of families and 32.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 54.5% of those 65 or over.