As of the census of 2000, there were 5,235 people, 1,859 households, and 1,492 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,247 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 0.63% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,235 people, 1,859 households, and 1,492 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,247 housing units at a.n average density of . The racial m,akeup of the township was 9696% White, 0.63% African American, 06.5% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.