The township is located in the north central portion of the county.

The eastern boundary of the township passes through the center of the lake.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,217 people, 2,111 households, and 1,481 families residing in the township.

There were 2,599 housing units at an average density of 142.6 per square mile (55.1/km2).

25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.