As of the census of 2000, there were 5,637 people, 2,038 households, and 1,620 families residing in the township. The population density was 165.1 per square mile (63.7/km2). There were 2,112 housing units at an average density of 61.8 per square mile (23.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.25% White, 0.35% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.