As of the census of 2000, there were 9,884 people, 3,735 households, and 2,890 families residing in the township. The population density was 409.4 people per square mile (158.1/km2). There were 3,915 housing units at an average density of 162.2/sq mi (62.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.73% white, 0.56% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.