As of the census of 2000, there were 6,323 people, 2,015 households, and 1,470 families residing in the township. The population density was 128.4 people per square mile (49.6/km2). There were 2,105 housing units at an average density of 42.7/sq mi (16.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.98% White, 2.99% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.