As of the 2000 United States Census[REF] there were 8,788 people, 2,848 households, and 2,323 families residing in the township.
In the township the population was spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older.