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

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.8 square miles (79.7 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the township was 99.19% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races.

18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Portions of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 60 are located along the northern border of the township.