As of the 2000 United States Census there were 5,955 people, 899 households, and 744 families residing in the township. The population density was 278.1 people per square mile (107.4/km2). There were 924 housing units at an average density of 43.1 per square mile (16.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 49.71% White, 37.36% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.45% from other races, and 3.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.34% of the population. The census statistics above included 3,341 residents of state correctional facilities located in the township.