As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 497 people, 170 households, and 145 families residing in the township.

There were 203 housing units at an average density of 5.7/sq mi (2.2/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 99.20% White, 0.20% African American, 0.40% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races.

There were 170 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families.

13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.