As of the census of 2000, there were 14,430 people, 5,612 households, and 4,214 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,794.9 people per square mile (693.0/km). There were 5,800 housing units at an average density of 721.4 per square mile (278.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 92.39% White, 3.62% African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.