As of the 2000 United States Census[REF] there were 8,380 people, 3,293 households, and 2,305 families residing in the township.
In the township the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older.