[1][2] Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Coxs, Cox's Crossing, Coxstown, Dinner Point, Horse Point, Mud Cove, Parker Cove, Spraguetown, Stafford Forge, Staffordville and West Creek.

[21][22][23] The 2010 United States census counted 1,603 people, 621 households, and 454 families in the township.

Of all households, 22.7% were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[16] The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $60,221 (with a margin of error of +/− $4,757) and the median family income was $70,313 (+/− $11,006).

[33] As of the 2000 United States census[13] there were 1,441 people, 546 households, and 394 families residing in the township.

22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[44][45][46] Prior to the 2010 Census, Eagleswood Township had been part of the 3rd Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.

[47] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).

[51] As of 2025[update], Ocean County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year and residence) are: John P. Kelly (R, 2025, Eagleswood Township),[52] Virginia E. Haines (R, 2025, Toms River),[53] Robert Arace (R, Manchester Township, 2027)[54] Jennifer Bacchione (R, Berkeley Township, 2027)[55] and Frank Sadeghi (R, 2026, Toms River).

[56][57][58] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Scott M. Colabella (R, 2025, Barnegat Light),[59][60] Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy (R, 2025; Toms River)[61][62] and Surrogate Jeffrey Moran (R, 2028, Beachwood).

[66] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 69.6% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 88.8% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide).

[94] The Garden State Parkway is the most prominent road passing through Eagleswood Township.

NJ Transit offers local bus service between the township and Atlantic City on the 559 route.

[96] People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Eagleswood Township include: