As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,551 people, 478 households, and 391 families residing in the township.

There were 488 housing units at an average density of 15.1/sq mi (5.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 97.16% White, 1.42% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races.

There were 478 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.1% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families.

12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.