As of the census of 2000, there were 21,895 people, 9,178 households, and 5,727 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,632.9 people per square mile (630.4/km2). There were 9,593 housing units at an average density of 715.4/sq mi (276.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 75.30% White, 19.37% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.