As of the census of 2000, there were 6,210 people, 2,144 households, and 1,777 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,277 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.13% White, 0.89% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.
