As of the 2000 United States Census there were 10,388 people, 4,574 households, and 3,046 families residing in the township. The population density was 235.9 people per square mile (91.1/km2). There were 4,751 housing units at an average density of 107.9 per square mile (41.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.09% White, 1.20% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.