[3] The township is on the shores of Lake Michigan in the west central portion of the county, south of and adjacent to the city of St. Joseph.

The village of Shoreham, on Lake Michigan south of the city of St. Joseph, is the only incorporated community within the boundaries of the township.

Both the village and township are bedroom communities for the city of St. Joseph.

Fair Plain is an unincorporated census-designated place that includes the portion of the township lying north of the St. Joseph River.

24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.