As of the census of 2000, there were 4,412 people, 1,528 households, and 1,216 families living in the township. The population density was 151.0 people per square mile (58.3/km2). There were 1,852 housing units at an average density of 63.4/sq mi (24.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.60% White, 1.99% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.