As of the census of 2000, there were 4,426 people, 1,327 households, and 1,044 families residing in the township. The population density was 603.9 people per square mile (233.1/km2). There were 1,364 housing units at an average density of 186.1/sq mi (71.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.99% White, 0.61% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.