As of the census of 2000, there were 14,140 people, 5,805 households, and 3,999 families residing in the township. The population density was 365.4 people per square mile (141.1/km2). There were 6,234 housing units at an average density of 161.1/sq mi (62.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.32% White, 2.60% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.