The township was named after the abundance of pine trees in the area.

As of the 2020 United States census,[9] the township had a population of 14,079 people.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 13,976 people, 5,550 households, and 3,468 families residing in the township.

There were 5,830 housing units at an average density of 162.6 per square mile (62.8/km2).

24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[14] Portions of the township are in Comstock Park Public Schools.

[15] Greenridge Elementary School serves preschool, kindergarten and PPI.

Comstock Park High School serves grades 9 through 12.

[16] Portions of the township are in the Sparta Area School District.