As of the census of 2000, there were 5,721 people, 1,743 households, and 1,492 families residing in the township. The population density was 156.6 per square mile (60.5/km2). There were 1,783 housing units at an average density of 48.8 per square mile (18.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.82% White, 0.17% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.