It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[4] As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 8,913 people, 3,532 households, and 2,468 families residing in the township.

There were 3,764 housing units at an average density of 108.2 per square mile (41.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 92.80% White, 4.35% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races.

25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.