The historical tribes inhabiting the region were the Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,866 people, 1,015 households, and 795 families residing in the township.

There were 1,343 housing units at an average density of 38.7 per square mile (14.9/km2).

16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Tri County Area Schools serves the township.