As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,122 (slightly up from 3,120 at 2010[3]) and it contained 1,331 housing units.

[4] Sand Creek Township was organized in 1825.

[6] Westport Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

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

The township contains seven cemeteries: Eddleman, Finley, Horseshoe Bend, Mapleton, Old Burk (aka Vanderbur Cemetery), Rodney and Westport.