As of the 2000 United States Census[REF] there were 4,365 people, 1,421 households, and 1,223 families residing in the township.
In the township the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older.