It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Three census-designated places occupy most of the township's area: Oakland is in the northern half of the township, part of Belmont is in the southern half, and Riverside is in the southwestern corner.

[3] Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data.

There were 1,599 housing units at an average density of 472.9 per square mile (182.6/km2).

31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.