As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,987 and it contained 947 housing units.

[3] Jefferson Township was established in 1860.

[5] According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 45.14 square miles (116.9 km2), all land.

[6] (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

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