As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,337 people, 415 households, and 337 families residing in the township.

There were 466 housing units at an average density of 15.5 per square mile (6.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 96.56% White, 0.37% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races.

15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The township is served by two separate public school districts.