[14] As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,043 people, 397 households, and 296 families residing in the township.

There were 666 housing units at an average density of 9.3 per square mile (3.6/km2).

20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Mikado Township is served by two public school districts.

The majority of the township is served by Oscoda Area Schools to the south in Iosco County, while a small northwestern portion of the township is served by Alcona Community Schools.