As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 202 people, 69 households, and 60 families residing in the township.

There were 69 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.1% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families.

13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

West Heron Lake Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat.

At the state level, West Heron Lake Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.