As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 540 households, and 422 families residing in the township.

The population density was 74.9 inhabitants per square mile (28.9/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 99.66% White, 0.21% African American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.07% from two or more races.

There were 540 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families.

17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.