As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,495 people, 532 households, and 427 families residing in the township.

The population density was 43.5 inhabitants per square mile (16.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 1.34% from two or more races.

There were 532 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families.

14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.