As of the census of 2000, there were 3,029 people, 1,418 households, and 913 families residing in the township. The population density was 229.8 people per square mile (88.7/km2). There were 1,508 housing units at an average density of 114.4/sq mi (44.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.38% White, 0.83% African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.