As of the census of 2000, there were 4,876 people, 2,024 households, and 1,455 families residing in the township. The population density was 120.8 people per square mile (46.6/km). There were 2,132 housing units at an average density of 52.8/sq mi (20.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.95% White, 0.51% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.