As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 258 people, 99 households, and 77 families residing in the township.

20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 3.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Hunter Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat.

At the state level, Hunter Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.