As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,160 (down from 1,179 at 2010[3]) and it contained 475 housing units.

[4] Salt Creek Township was organized in 1836.

[6] According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.86 square miles (77.3 km2), all land.

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

The township contains two cemeteries: Maple and Ross.