The original federal land survey of the township was completed in 1867.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 151 people, 64 households, and 43 families residing in the township.

There were 97 housing units at an average density of 2.9 per square mile (1.1/km2).

28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 4.8% of families and 11.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 19.0% of under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.