As of the census of 2000, there were 16,809 people, 6,716 households, and 4,895 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,570.4 people per square mile (606.5/km2). There were 6,865 housing units at an average density of 641.4/sq mi (247.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.32% White, 2.14% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.