As of the census of 2000, there were 5,095 people, 1,897 households, and 1,472 families living in the township. The population density was 148.1 people per square mile (57.2/km2). There were 2,036 housing units at an average density of 59.2/sq mi (22.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.94% White, 0.26% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.