As of the 2000 United States Census[REF] there were 6,450 people, 2,446 households, and 1,743 families residing in the township.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older.