As of the census of 2000, there were 5,846 people, 1,816 households, and 1,416 families residing in the township. The population density was 130.9 people per square mile (50.6/km). There were 1,917 housing units at an average density of 42.9/sq mi (16.6/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.84% White, 2.22% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.