Demographics
As of the 2020 census [1] there were 24,508 people, 9,772 households, and 5,764 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,329.57 inhabitants per square mile (513.35/km2). There were 10,914 housing units at an average density of 592.09 per square mile (228.61/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 40.28% White, 37.10% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 12.85% from other races, and 8.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.52% of the population.
There were 9,772 households, out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.07% were married couples living together, 17.66% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 41.02% were non-families. 35.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.31.
The township's age distribution consisted of 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $40,425, and the median income for a family was $52,023. Males had a median income of $37,449 versus $24,367 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,227. About 19.5% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.
Historical population| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2000 | 28,152 | | — |
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| 2010 | 27,558 | | −2.1% |
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| 2020 | 24,508 | | −11.1% |
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