It is part of the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[9] As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 11,979 people, 4,834 households, and 3,267 families residing in the township.

There were 5,232 housing units at an average density of 162.2 per square mile (62.6/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 93.51% White, 2.11% African American, 0.68% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races.

26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.