As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,299 people, 1,996 households, and 1,566 families in the township.

There were 2,686 housing units at an average density of 83.9 per square mile (32.4/km2).

Of the 1,996 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% 65 or older.

Males had a median income of $52,005 versus $26,605 for females.