As of the census of 2000, there were 24,232 people, 9,082 households, and 6,448 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,398.6 people per square mile (539.9/km2). There were 9,269 housing units at an average density of 535.0 per square mile (206.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 89.82% White, 3.73% African American, 0.17% Native American, 4.80% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.60% of the population.