Reading Population

2010–2026

1,081

2026 projection

1.2% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.

Population by year

Population estimates for Reading. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,081-30.28%
20251,08400.00%
20241,084-20.18%
20231,086-50.46%
20221,091-10.09%
20211,092-20.18%
20201,094+524.99%
20191,042-70.67%
20181,049-30.29%
20171,052+20.19%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

Reading Demographics

43.8median age

Median age

Female46 yrs
Male41.3 yrs

Adults

759
148 seniors · 19%611 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 461Male 51.3% · 486

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

Tap a square or a group below to highlight it.

Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 9 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Reading Income

$49,342median household income

Median household income

$49,342

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,206

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.6%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Reading Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%45%44%
Never married33%41%24%
Divorced15%12%19%
Widowed5%<1%10%
Separated2%1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201