As of the census of 2000, there were 6,579 people, 2,100 households, and 1,768 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,135 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 96.93% White, 0.52% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.90% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,579 .people, 2,100 households, and 1,768 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,135 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township w,as 96.93% White, 0.52% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.90% from other! races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of t:h,e population.