As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,747 people, 1,634 households, and 1,294 families residing in the township.

There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 46.3 per square mile (17.9/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 96.57% White, 0.51% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races.

16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.6% of those over 64.