As of the census of 2000, there were 5,709 people, 2,128 households, and 1,655 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,189 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.92% White, 0.53% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,709 people, 2,128 households, and 1,655 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,189 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 9792% White, 0.53% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 158% of the population