As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 2,853 people, 890 households, and 785 families residing in the township.
In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older.