As of the census of 2000, there were 6,191 people, 2,327 households, and 1,780 families residing in the township. The population density was 173.9 per square mile (67.1/km2). There were 2,414 housing units at an average density of 67.8 per square mile (26.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 0.48% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.