As of the census of 2000, there were 5,865 people, 2,392 households, and 1,683 families residing in the township. The population density was 300.4 per square mile (115.9/km). There were 2,653 housing units at an average density of 135.9 per square mile (52.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.78% White, 0.31% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.