[3] It is a primarily agricultural area, with Walkerville being the only village within the township.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 845 people, 309 households, and 232 families residing in the township.

There were 418 housing units at an average density of 11.9 per square mile (4.6/km2).

21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The following year settlers David Lampson and John Henning arrived, likely with their families.