As of the census of 2000, there were 5,435 people, 1,875 households, and 1,518 families residing in the township. The population density was 240.3 people per square mile (92.8/km2). There were 1,974 housing units at an average density of 87.3/sq mi (33.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.61% White, 1.09% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.