Pennsylvania Route 8 is the main road through the township, leading south into Butler and north to Franklin.

Connoquenessing Creek flows through the southeastern part of the township.

[3] As of the 2000 census,[5] there were 8,182 people, 3,333 households, and 2,346 families residing in the township.

26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Center Township is served by the Clearview Mall, featuring 70+ stores and anchored by Boscov's.