As of the census of 2000, there were 2,946 people, 1,095 households, and 849 families residing in the township. The population density was 149.9 people per square mile (57.9/km2). There were 1,129 housing units at an average density of 57.5/sq mi (22.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.90% White, 0.37% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.