As of the census of 2000, there were 16,045 people, 6,512 households, and 4,363 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,907.3 people per square mile (736.6/km2). There were 6,703 housing units at an average density of 796.8 per square mile (307.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 89.26% White, 4.17% African American, 0.09% Native American, 5.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.