Moranville Township was named for Patrick W. Moran, a pioneer settler.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.9 km2), all land.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 940 people, 303 households, and 257 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 97.87% White, 1.28% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races.

13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.