As of the census of 2000, there were 3,024 people, 1,009 households, and 809 families residing in the township. The population density was 84.7 per square mile (32.7/km2). There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 84.95% White, 12.93% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.