As of the census of 2000, there were 2,786 people, 1,170 households, and 806 families residing in the township. The population density was 141.0 people per square mile (54.4/km2). There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 63.0/sq mi (24.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.12% White, 3.02% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.