As of the census of 2000, there were 3,916 people, 1,451 households, and 1,021 families residing in the township. The population density was 111.3 per square mile (43.0/km2). There were 1,611 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 89.30% White, 4.62% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 2.66% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.98% of the population.