Portions of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 80, and the Swatara State Park are located along the northern portion of the township.

[6][7] As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,526 people, 1,608 households, and 1,252 families residing in the township.

There were 1,710 housing units at an average density of 49.2 per square mile (19.0/km2).

17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Out of the total population, 12.9% of those under the age of 18 and 13.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.