It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The township includes the unincorporated communities of Casanova, North Philipsburg, South Philipsburg, Sandy Ridge, Glass City, New Town, Spike Island, Earnestville, and Penn Five.

The racial makeup of the township was 99.28% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races.

24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The largest portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 60 occupies roughly half of the township.