The southern county boundary is formed by Redbank Creek, a west-flowing tributary of the Allegheny River.

[3] As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,502 people, 574 households, and 443 families residing in the township.

There were 615 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.74% White, 0.07% African American, 0.47% Asian, and 0.73% from two or more races.

19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.