As of the census of 2010, there were 17,234 people, 6,155 households, and 4,372 families living in the township. The population density was 503.9 people per square mile (201.6/km2). There were 6,461 housing units at an average density of 188.9/sq mi (75.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.7% White, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1% of the population.