[5] Interstate 96 runs east–west through the northern portion of the township with one access point at exit 117 (Williamston Road) at the southern border with the city of Williamston.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,641 people, 570 households, and 466 families residing in the township.

There were 588 housing units at an average density of 20.2 per square mile (7.8/km2).

There were 570 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families.

13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.