[3] Nebish is derived from the Ojibwe-language word meaning "tea".

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 318 people, 110 households, and 88 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 98.43% White, 0.31% Native American, and 1.26% from two or more races.

15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.