The township includes the unincorporated communities of Brent, Plain Grove, and Elliotts Mills.

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 854 people, 316 households, and 243 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 98.95% White, 0.23% African American, 0.35% Asian, and 0.47% from two or more races.

18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Wilmington Area School District serves the township.