[2] Fairview Park, Hannastown Farm, and Slickville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

At the 2000 census, 6,939 people, 2,932 households, and 1,976 families lived in the township.

The population density was 147.2 inhabitants per square mile (56.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 97.88% White, 1.21% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races.

Males had a median income of $35,197 versus $22,885 for females.