As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 854 people, 303 households, and 233 families residing in the township.

There were 345 housing units at an average density of 9.6 per square mile (3.7/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.48% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.59% Asian, and 0.59% from two or more races.

20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 12.0% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under the age of 18 and 18.6% of those 65 and older.