Unincorporated communities in Scott Township include Lightstreet in the north, Almedia in the southeast, and Espy in the southwest.

Interstate 80 crosses the township from east to west, with access from Exit 236 (Pennsylvania Route 487) between Lightstreet and Bloomsburg.

U.S. Route 11 runs through the southern part of the township parallel to the Susquehanna, passing along the northern edges of Espy and Almedia.

From 1780 to 1850, there were fisheries along the Susquehanna River that brought wealth to the township.

26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.