It contains the census-designated places of Beavertown, Clappertown, Jugtown, and Oreminea.

[3] Portions of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 73 are located along the eastern border and Number 147 is located along the western border of the township.

[4][5][6] As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,262 people, 452 households, and 340 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 99.37% White, 0.32% African American, and 0.32% from two or more races.

21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.