As of the census of 2000, there were 4,502 people, 1,313 households, and 778 families residing in the township. The population density was 262.6 people per square mile (101.4/km2). There were 1,369 housing units at an average density of 79.8/sq mi (30.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 79.21% White, 18.92% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.20% of the population.