[7] As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 6,960 people, 2,536 households, and 1,975 families living in the township.

There were 2,652 housing units at an average density of 309.5 per square mile (119.5/km2).

18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Part of the University of Valley Forge's campus, formerly the location of the Valley Forge General Hospital, is located in Schuylkill Township.

PA 29 follows West Chester State Road along a southwest-to-northeast alignment across the southwestern portion of the township.

PA 113 follows Kimberton Road along a southwest-northeast alignment through the northwestern corner of the township.