As of the 2020 census[1] there were 18,609 people, 7,590 households, and 4,797 families residing in the township.

There were 8,210 housing units at an average density of 1,753.90 per square mile (677.18/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 11.52% White, 60.22% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 15.62% from other races, and 11.01% from two or more races.

There were 7,590 households, out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.93% were married couples living together, 26.90% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 36.80% were non-families.

32.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.