Interstate 80 crosses the southern part of the township, with access from Exit 90 (Sensor Road).

Unincorporated communities in the township include Rockdale, Beechwoods, Westville, Coal Glen, Pardus, Beechtree, McMinns Summit, Smith Summit, Red Mill, Smithtown, Harveys Run, and Hormtown.

The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White, 0.31% African American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 0.83% from two or more races.

19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[7] When it existed, Crown Airways (Allegheny Commuter) was located in the township.