As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 23,559 people, 9,867 households, and 6,117 families residing in the township.
In the township the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older.