[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.2 square miles (57.5 km2), all land.

There were 863 housing units at an average density of 38.9 per square mile (15.0/km2).

The census information includes the prison population of SCI Houtzdale, which is located within the township.

30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Woodward Township is served by the Moshannon Valley School District.