As of the census of 2000, there were 3,964 people, 1,639 households, and 1,085 families residing in the township. The population density was 213.4 per square mile (82.4/km2). There were 2,122 housing units at an average density of 114.2 per square mile (44.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.59% White, 1.74% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.83% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.