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25,415
TOTAL POPULATION
12,588
MALE POPULATION
12,827
FEMALE POPULATION
98.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$66,745
PER CAPITA INCOME
$187,682
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$154,662
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$3,890
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,684
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Reading Zip Codes

Reading Area Codes

Race in Reading

The most populous races in Reading are White / Caucasian (22,157 | 87.2%), Asian (1,632 | 6.4%), and Two or more Races (1,321 | 5.2%).
Race in Reading
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,6326.4%
Black / African American1060.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,1274.4%
Native / Alaskan140.1%
White / Caucasian22,15787.2%
Two or more Races1,3215.2%
Some other Race1850.7%
Total25,415100.0%

Ancestry in Reading

The most populous ancestries reported in Reading are Irish (8,066 | 31.7%), Italian (6,079 | 23.9%), English (3,695 | 14.5%), German (2,218 | 8.7%), and Indian (Asian) (1,005 | 4.0%), together accounting for 82.9% of all Reading residents.
Ancestry in Reading
Ancestry# Population% Population
American9383.7%
Arab1220.5%
Argentinean140.1%
Armenian890.4%
Australian260.1%
Austrian640.3%
Belgian110.0%
Bhutanese150.1%
Brazilian1670.7%
British1090.4%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese1410.5%
Canadian1320.5%
Cape Verdean60.0%
Central American600.2%
Cherokee380.2%
Chippewa150.1%
Colombian760.3%
Croatian80.0%
Cuban160.1%
Czech430.2%
Czechoslovakian330.1%
Danish300.1%
Dominican150.1%
Dutch1970.8%
Eastern European3301.3%
Ecuadorian880.4%
Egyptian250.1%
English3,69514.5%
European2971.2%
Filipino270.1%
Finnish280.1%
French6082.4%
French American Indian150.1%
French Canadian9853.9%
German2,2188.7%
Greek7402.9%
Haitian10.0%
Hungarian530.2%
Indian (Asian)1,0054.0%
Iranian70.0%
Irish8,06631.7%
Italian6,07923.9%
Jamaican630.3%
Korean1570.6%
Lebanese180.1%
Liberian300.1%
Lithuanian1430.6%
Mexican550.2%
Nicaraguan120.1%
Northern European140.1%
Norwegian1960.8%
Panamanian480.2%
Polish7192.8%
Portuguese5102.0%
Puerto Rican1790.7%
Romanian110.0%
Russian2491.0%
Scandinavian620.2%
Scotch-Irish2561.0%
Scottish6152.4%
Serbian580.2%
Slavic550.2%
Slovak60.0%
South American1780.7%
Spaniard520.2%
Spanish4361.7%
Subsaharan African360.1%
Swedish2541.0%
Swiss710.3%
Syrian790.3%
Thai3821.5%
Welsh580.2%
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Immigrants in Reading

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Reading came from Asia (1,149 | 4.5%), Eastern Asia (754 | 3.0%), China (685 | 2.7%), Europe (499 | 2.0%), and South Central Asia (370 | 1.5%), together accounting for 13.6% of all Reading residents.
Immigrants in Reading
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1140.4%
Argentina140.1%
Armenia80.0%
Asia1,1494.5%
Azores180.1%
Brazil1400.5%
Bulgaria100.0%
Canada1000.4%
Caribbean460.2%
China6852.7%
Colombia380.2%
Dominican Republic150.1%
Eastern Asia7543.0%
Eastern Europe570.2%
Ecuador460.2%
England290.1%
Europe4992.0%
France150.1%
Germany230.1%
Haiti10.0%
Hong Kong60.0%
India2511.0%
Iran300.1%
Ireland760.3%
Israel90.0%
Italy1890.7%
Jamaica300.1%
Korea690.3%
Latin America2841.1%
Liberia190.1%
Moldova140.1%
Northern Africa120.1%
Northern Europe1670.7%
Oceania190.1%
Pakistan440.2%
Philippines80.0%
Portugal480.2%
South America2380.9%
South Central Asia3701.5%
South Eastern Asia80.0%
Southern Europe2370.9%
Sri Lanka450.2%
Taiwan270.1%
Ukraine330.1%
Western Africa1020.4%
Western Asia170.1%
Western Europe380.2%
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Sex and Age in Reading

Sex and Age in Reading

The most populous age groups in Reading are 5 to 9 Years (1,103 | 8.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,044 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years748 (5.9%)591 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years1,103 (8.8%)641 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years937 (7.4%)920 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years774 (6.1%)826 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years463 (3.7%)475 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years605 (4.8%)506 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years561 (4.5%)616 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years845 (6.7%)835 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years730 (5.8%)900 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years919 (7.3%)773 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years956 (7.6%)990 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years902 (7.2%)734 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years937 (7.4%)1,044 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years804 (6.4%)966 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years497 (4.0%)741 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years432 (3.4%)564 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years243 (1.9%)292 (2.3%)
85 Years and over132 (1.1%)413 (3.2%)
Total12,588 (100.0%)12,827 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Reading

Median Family Size in Reading

The median family size in Reading is 3.17 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,094 | 88.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (228 | 3.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Reading
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,094 (88.0%)3.25
Single Male/Father228 (3.3%)2.36
Single Female/Mother605 (8.7%)2.63
Total Families6,927 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Reading

The median household size in Reading is 2.66 persons per household, with single male/father households (228 | 2.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (2,551 | 26.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Reading
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,094 (64.3%)3.26
Single Male/Father228 (2.4%)3.28
Single Female/Mother605 (6.4%)2.73
Non-family2,551 (26.9%)1.15
Total Households9,478 (100.0%)2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Reading

Out of a total of 9,478 households in Reading, 6,927 (73.1%) are family households, while 2,551 (26.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,845, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,216.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Reading
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,216 (23.4%)
2-Person Households2,845 (30.0%)299 (3.2%)
3-Person Households1,110 (11.7%)15 (0.2%)
4-Person Households2,082 (22.0%)21 (0.2%)
5-Person Households694 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households180 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,927 (73.1%)2,551 (26.9%)

Female Fertility in Reading

Fertility by Age in Reading

Average fertility rate in Reading is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 59.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Reading
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years145 (40.2%)91.0
35 to 50 years216 (59.8%)81.0
Total361 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Reading

93.4% of women with births (361) in Reading are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 6.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 6.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Reading
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years136 (93.8%)9 (6.2%)
35 to 50 years201 (93.1%)15 (6.9%)
Total337 (93.3%)24 (6.7%)

Fertility by Education in Reading

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Reading
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma38 (10.5%)84.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (3.3%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree145 (40.2%)82.0
Graduate Degree166 (46.0%)107.0
Total361 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Reading

6.7% of women with births in Reading are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Reading
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (93.3%)24 (6.7%)

Income in Reading

Income Overview in Reading

Per Capita Income in Reading is $66,745, while median incomes of families and households are $187,682 and $154,662 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income25,415$66,745
Median Family Income6,927$187,682
Mean Family Income6,927$209,915
Median Household Income9,478$154,662
Mean Household Income9,478$176,366
Income Deficit6,927$3,890
Wage / Income Gap (%)25,41535.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)25,41564.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index25,4150.42

Earnings by Sex in Reading

Average Earnings in Reading are $80,501, $100,571 for men and $64,782 for women, a difference of 35.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Reading
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,328 (51.0%)$100,571
Female7,031 (49.0%)$64,782
Total14,359 (100.0%)$80,501

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Reading

The most common earnings brackets in Reading are $100,000+ for men (3,688 | 50.3%) and $100,000+ for women (1,936 | 27.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Reading
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less272 (3.7%)455 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (0.4%)274 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499363 (5.0%)223 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99955 (0.7%)133 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499154 (2.1%)139 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99941 (0.6%)91 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (0.4%)101 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99942 (0.6%)143 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499112 (1.5%)99 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99945 (0.6%)184 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99974 (1.0%)92 (1.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999128 (1.8%)223 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999119 (1.6%)120 (1.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99996 (1.3%)208 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999178 (2.4%)193 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999124 (1.7%)229 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999467 (6.4%)616 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999304 (4.2%)357 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,011 (13.8%)1,215 (17.3%)
$100,000+3,688 (50.3%)1,936 (27.5%)
Total7,328 (100.0%)7,031 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Reading

Average earnings in Reading are $108,582 for men and $73,447 for women, a difference of 32.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $131,344, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $58,906. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,822, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $47,045.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Reading
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$58,906$48,750
College or Associate's Degree$75,045$47,045
Bachelor's Degree$118,389$79,351
Graduate Degree$131,344$88,822
Total$108,582$73,447

Family Income in Reading

Family Income Brackets in Reading

According to the Reading family income data, there are 3,020 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 21 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Reading
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000210.3%
$10,000 to $14,999420.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991732.5%
$25,000 to $34,999761.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992153.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993745.4%
$75,000 to $99,9994436.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,12216.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,44820.9%
$200,000+3,02043.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Reading

6-person families (189 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Reading with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (2,934 | 42.4%) have the highest median income of $70,270 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Reading
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,934 (42.4%)$140,539
3-Person Families1,241 (17.9%)$195,383
4-Person Families1,877 (27.1%)$221,635
5-Person Families679 (9.8%)$184,625
6-Person Families189 (2.7%)$250,001
7+ Person Families7 (0.1%)$0
Total6,927 (100.0%)$187,682

Family Income by Number of Earners in Reading

The median family income in Reading is $187,682, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,180) having the highest median family income of $248,286, while families with no earners (754) have the lowest median family income of $70,735, accounting for 17.0% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Reading
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners754 (10.9%)$70,735
1 Earner1,485 (21.4%)$138,047
2 Earners3,508 (50.6%)$201,957
3+ Earners1,180 (17.0%)$248,286
Total6,927 (100.0%)$187,682

Household Income in Reading

Household Income Brackets in Reading

With 3,251 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Reading, accounting for 34.3% of all households. In contrast, only 95 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Reading
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002092.2%
$10,000 to $14,999951.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994835.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993603.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994174.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998539.0%
$75,000 to $99,9998158.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,39314.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,60216.9%
$200,000+3,25134.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Reading

The median household income in Reading is $154,662, with the highest median household income of $203,550 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,529 households (26.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $70,159, with 3,013 households (31.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Reading
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years44 (0.5%)$130,300
25 to 44 Years2,529 (26.7%)$203,550
45 to 64 Years3,892 (41.1%)$174,833
65+ Years3,013 (31.8%)$70,159
Total9,478 (100.0%)$154,662

Poverty in Reading

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading

With 2.2% poverty level for males and 4.8% for females among the residents of Reading, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (5.3%) and 141 females (11.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years57 (4.0%)43 (5.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (5.3%)16 (3.9%)
18 to 24 Years2 (0.3%)36 (5.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (1.7%)76 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years32 (2.0%)32 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years17 (0.9%)95 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years83 (4.5%)81 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years54 (4.2%)92 (5.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)141 (11.5%)
Total281 (2.2%)612 (4.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading

According to the poverty statistics in Reading, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years748 (100.0%)591 (100.0%)
5 Years147 (100.0%)108 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,356 (96.0%)808 (95.0%)
12 to 14 Years480 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)
15 Years238 (100.0%)172 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years285 (94.7%)392 (96.1%)
18 to 24 Years695 (99.7%)685 (95.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,145 (98.3%)1,044 (93.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,543 (98.0%)1,697 (98.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,857 (99.1%)1,668 (94.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,746 (95.5%)1,686 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,246 (95.9%)1,609 (94.6%)
75 Years and over764 (100.0%)1,087 (88.5%)
Total12,250 (97.8%)12,112 (95.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Reading

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Reading show that 0.9% or 54 of the total 6,094 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.2%, comprising of 38 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Reading
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,157 (98.8%)38 (1.2%)
1 or 2 Children2,491 (99.4%)16 (0.6%)
3 or 4 Children392 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,040 (99.1%)54 (0.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Reading

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Reading
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)67 (18.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)69 (33.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)136 (22.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Reading

The poverty data for Reading shows that 54 of the married-couple family households (0.9%) and 136 of the single-parent households (16.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (1.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 household (21.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Reading
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children38 (1.2%)67 (13.9%)
1 or 2 Children16 (0.6%)69 (21.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (0.9%)136 (16.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Reading

Employment by Class of Employer in Reading

Among the 13,248 employed individuals in Reading, private company employees (8,362 | 63.1%), not-for-profit organizations (1,856 | 14.0%), and local government employees (1,512 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Reading
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,36263.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3082.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5424.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,85614.0%
Local Government Employees1,51211.4%
State Government Employees4543.4%
Federal Government Employees1981.5%
Unpaid Family Workers160.1%
Total13,248100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Reading

According to the labor force statistics for Reading, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,065), 68.2% or 13,684 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 383 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.1% or 1,034 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.5% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Reading
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years524 (44.0%)21 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years670 (71.4%)45 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,034 (93.1%)23 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,080 (91.8%)12 (1.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,025 (91.4%)51 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,340 (91.8%)53 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,400 (85.6%)22 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,407 (71.0%)55 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,107 (36.8%)80 (7.2%)
75 Years and over104 (5.0%)13 (12.5%)
Total13,684 (68.2%)383 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Reading

According to labor force statistics for Reading, 87.8% of individuals (11,285) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,853) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 214 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.4% or 8,692 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Reading
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School108 (40.8%)29 (11.1%)
High School Diploma1,177 (84.4%)40 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,312 (73.4%)21 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,692 (92.4%)169 (1.8%)
Total11,285 (87.8%)244 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Reading

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Reading are Community & Social Service (2,064 | 15.5%), Management (2,031 | 15.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,957 | 14.7%), Business & Financial (1,777 | 13.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,222 | 9.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Reading

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Reading, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.8%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (74.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.9%), Health Technologists (86.7%), and Legal Services & Support (78.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,245 (61.3%)786 (38.7%)
Business & Financial882 (49.6%)895 (50.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,582 (80.8%)375 (19.2%)
Computers & Mathematics505 (70.7%)209 (29.3%)
Architecture & Engineering827 (91.2%)80 (8.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science250 (74.4%)86 (25.6%)
Community & Social Service 527 (25.5%)1,537 (74.5%)
Education, Arts & Media57 (25.5%)167 (74.6%)
Legal Services & Support50 (21.4%)184 (78.6%)
Education Instruction & Library290 (23.7%)932 (76.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment130 (33.9%)254 (66.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating158 (13.1%)1,049 (86.9%)
Health Technologists151 (13.3%)984 (86.7%)
Total (Category)4,394 (48.6%)4,642 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)6,738 (50.6%)6,577 (49.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Reading are Food Preparation & Serving (503 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (270 | 2.0%), Healthcare Support (267 | 2.0%), Security & Protection (198 | 1.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (113 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Reading

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Reading, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (53.3%), and Personal Care & Service (51.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support26 (9.7%)241 (90.3%)
Security & Protection198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving235 (46.7%)268 (53.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance69 (61.1%)44 (38.9%)
Personal Care & Service131 (48.5%)139 (51.5%)
Total (Category)659 (48.8%)692 (51.2%)
Total (Overall)6,738 (50.6%)6,577 (49.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Reading are Sales & Related (988 | 7.4%), and Office & Administration (819 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Reading

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related523 (52.9%)465 (47.1%)
Office & Administration228 (27.8%)591 (72.2%)
Total (Category)751 (41.6%)1,056 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)6,738 (50.6%)6,577 (49.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Reading are Construction & Extraction (369 | 2.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (176 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Reading

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction341 (92.4%)28 (7.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)517 (94.9%)28 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)6,738 (50.6%)6,577 (49.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Reading are Transportation (248 | 1.9%), Production (227 | 1.7%), and Material Moving (101 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Reading

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Production117 (51.5%)110 (48.5%)
Transportation230 (92.7%)18 (7.3%)
Material Moving70 (69.3%)31 (30.7%)
Total (Category)417 (72.4%)159 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)6,738 (50.6%)6,577 (49.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Reading

Employment Industries in Reading

The major employment industries in Reading include Professional & Scientific (2,420 | 18.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,015 | 15.1%), Educational Services (1,784 | 13.4%), Manufacturing (1,381 | 10.4%), and Finance & Insurance (1,125 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Reading

Employment Industries by Sex in Reading

The Reading industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (87.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.2%), Educational Services (75.7%), and Utilities (70.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Reading
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction451 (77.5%)131 (22.5%)
Manufacturing1,101 (79.7%)280 (20.3%)
Wholesale Trade35 (46.1%)41 (53.9%)
Retail Trade407 (46.8%)462 (53.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing299 (87.9%)41 (12.1%)
Utilities8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
Information266 (75.1%)88 (24.9%)
Finance & Insurance777 (69.1%)348 (30.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing126 (56.2%)98 (43.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,259 (52.0%)1,161 (48.0%)
Enterprise Management30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support180 (82.2%)39 (17.8%)
Educational Services433 (24.3%)1,351 (75.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance379 (18.8%)1,636 (81.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation108 (55.7%)86 (44.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services215 (37.2%)363 (62.8%)
Public Administration426 (65.8%)221 (34.2%)
Total6,738 (50.6%)6,577 (49.4%)

Education in Reading

School Enrollment in Reading

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,071 students in Reading are high school (1,609 | 26.5%), middle school (1,522 | 25.1%), and elementary school (1,511 | 24.9%).
School Enrollment in Reading
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4407.2%
Kindergarten2153.5%
Elementary School1,51124.9%
Middle School1,52225.1%
High School1,60926.5%
College / Undergraduate63510.5%
Graduate / Professional1392.3%
Total6,071100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Reading

Out of a total of 6,071 students who are enrolled in schools in Reading, 880 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,191 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 80 (64.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,771 (95.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Reading
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds117 (37.1%)198 (62.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,483 (88.6%)191 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,771 (95.7%)79 (4.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,061 (94.8%)58 (5.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds322 (84.5%)59 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds262 (67.7%)125 (32.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds45 (36.0%)80 (64.0%)
35 Years and over131 (59.6%)89 (40.5%)
Total5,191 (85.5%)880 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Reading

Business (2,502 | 20.1%), engineering (1,212 | 9.7%), science & technology (1,145 | 9.2%), education (1,134 | 9.1%), and social sciences (1,090 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 12,451 individuals in Reading who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Reading
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6935.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6495.2%
Physical & Health Sciences5924.8%
Psychology5894.7%
Social Sciences1,0908.7%
Engineering1,2129.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies600.5%
Science & Technology1,1459.2%
Business2,50220.1%
Education1,1349.1%
Literature & Languages6425.2%
Liberal Arts & History5984.8%
Visual & Performing Arts5164.1%
Communications4633.7%
Arts & Humanities5664.5%
Total12,451100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Reading

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Reading

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Reading are males with 2 vehicles (3,877, accounting for 57.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,400, making up 59.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Reading
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle130 (1.9%)172 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle602 (9.0%)799 (12.2%)
2 Vehicles3,877 (57.7%)3,400 (52.0%)
3 Vehicles1,366 (20.3%)1,429 (21.9%)
4 Vehicles529 (7.9%)559 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles212 (3.2%)173 (2.6%)
Total6,716 (100.0%)6,532 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Reading

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Reading are 60 to 89 minutes (1,456 commuters, 14.1%), 45 to 59 minutes (1,420 commuters, 13.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,412 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Reading
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2792.7%
5 to 9 Minutes9409.1%
10 to 14 Minutes8368.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,16111.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1,18911.5%
25 to 29 Minutes6976.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1,41213.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2842.8%
40 to 44 Minutes4334.2%
45 to 59 Minutes1,42013.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,45614.1%
90 or more Minutes1981.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Reading

The most common commute times in Reading are 30 to 34 minutes (873 commuters, 17.3%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (826 commuters, 15.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Reading
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes133 (2.6%)146 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes314 (6.2%)626 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes496 (9.8%)340 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes447 (8.9%)714 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes673 (13.3%)516 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes352 (7.0%)345 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes873 (17.3%)539 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes110 (2.2%)174 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes112 (2.2%)321 (6.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes793 (15.7%)627 (11.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes630 (12.5%)826 (15.7%)
90 or more Minutes113 (2.2%)85 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Reading

The most frequent times of departure to work in Reading are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (922, 18.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (921, 17.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Reading
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM176 (3.5%)134 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM191 (3.8%)210 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM277 (5.5%)141 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM380 (7.5%)371 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM425 (8.4%)446 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM818 (16.2%)795 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM922 (18.3%)921 (17.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM600 (11.9%)823 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM338 (6.7%)462 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM307 (6.1%)261 (5.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM40 (0.8%)244 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM95 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM185 (3.7%)289 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM292 (5.8%)162 (3.1%)
Total5,046 (100.0%)5,259 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Reading

Occupancy by Ownership in Reading

Of the total 9,478 dwellings in Reading, owner-occupied units account for 7,953 (83.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,525 (16.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Reading
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,95383.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,52516.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,478100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Reading

Occupancy by Household Size in Reading
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,21623.4%
2-Person Household3,14433.2%
3-Person Household1,12511.9%
4+ Person Household2,99331.6%
Total Housing Units9,478100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Reading

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Reading
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,427 (64.4%)789 (35.6%)
2-Person Household2,772 (88.2%)372 (11.8%)
3-Person Household956 (85.0%)169 (15.0%)
4+ Person Household2,798 (93.5%)195 (6.5%)
Total Housing Units7,953 (83.9%)1,525 (16.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Reading

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Reading
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School142 (71.7%)56 (28.3%)
High School Diploma833 (67.6%)400 (32.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,138 (71.1%)463 (28.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,840 (90.6%)606 (9.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Reading

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Reading
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7598.0%
35 to 44 Years1,81419.1%
45 to 54 Years1,82419.2%
55 to 64 Years2,06821.8%
65 to 74 Years1,62817.2%
75 to 84 Years1,01410.7%
85 Years and Over3713.9%
Total9,478100.0%

Housing Finances in Reading

Median Income by Occupancy in Reading

Median Income by Occupancy in Reading
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,953 (83.9%)$168,510
Renter-Occupied1,525 (16.1%)$68,274
Average9,478 (100.0%)$154,662

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Reading

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Reading
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000161 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99937 (0.5%)8 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (0.3%)72 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999167 (2.1%)85 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99970 (0.9%)159 (10.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999181 (2.3%)180 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999241 (3.0%)174 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999715 (9.0%)141 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999573 (7.2%)239 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,224 (15.4%)165 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more4,557 (57.3%)302 (19.8%)
Total7,953 (100.0%)1,525 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Reading

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Reading
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30027 (0.3%)21 (1.4%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)262 (17.2%)
$500 to $799208 (2.6%)44 (2.9%)
$800 to $999349 (4.4%)87 (5.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,676 (21.1%)251 (16.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999897 (11.3%)305 (20.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499458 (5.8%)225 (14.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,108 (13.9%)105 (6.9%)
$3,000 or more3,230 (40.6%)213 (14.0%)
Total7,953 (100.0%)1,525 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Reading

Housing Structures in Reading

Housing Structures in Reading
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,92773.1%
Single Unit, Attached1932.0%
2 Unit Apartments3924.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3313.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3313.5%
10 or more Apartments1,30413.8%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total9,478100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Reading

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Reading
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,696 (96.7%)231 (3.3%)
Single Unit, Attached166 (86.0%)27 (14.0%)
2 Unit Apartments255 (65.0%)137 (34.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments184 (55.6%)147 (44.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments27 (8.2%)304 (91.8%)
10 or more Apartments625 (47.9%)679 (52.1%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,953 (83.9%)1,525 (16.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Reading

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Reading
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)39 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms82 (1.0%)609 (39.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,130 (14.2%)467 (30.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,266 (41.1%)289 (19.0%)
8 or more Rooms3,475 (43.7%)121 (7.9%)
Total7,953 (100.0%)1,525 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Reading

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Reading
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,515 (44.2%)769 (50.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas288 (3.6%)24 (1.6%)
Electricity299 (3.8%)448 (29.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,774 (47.4%)268 (17.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels63 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used14 (0.2%)16 (1.1%)
Total7,953 (100.0%)1,525 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Reading

Household Vehicle Usage in Reading
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle188 (2.4%)382 (25.1%)
1 Vehicle1,721 (21.6%)645 (42.3%)
2 Vehicles4,298 (54.0%)406 (26.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,746 (22.0%)92 (6.0%)
Total7,953 (100.0%)1,525 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Reading

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Reading

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,4975,456
Median Property Value$667,800$736,600
Median Household Income$107,877$3,640
Monthly Housing Costs$1,269$3,230
Real Estate Taxes$8,680$59

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Reading

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Reading
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00027 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99955 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99978 (3.1%)200 (3.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999334 (13.4%)460 (8.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,124 (45.0%)2,185 (40.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999751 (30.1%)1,885 (34.5%)
$1,000,000 or more128 (5.1%)726 (13.3%)
Total2,497 (100.0%)5,456 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Reading

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Reading
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000114 (4.6%)256 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999197 (7.9%)84 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99981 (3.2%)67 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99965 (2.6%)100 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999375 (15.0%)176 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999364 (14.6%)340 (6.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999384 (15.4%)209 (3.8%)
$150,000 or more917 (36.7%)840 (15.4%)
Total2,497 (100.0%)5,456 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Reading

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Reading
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x227 (9.1%)190,656 (3,494.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x371 (14.9%)379 (7.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x257 (10.3%)1,299 (23.8%)
4.0x or more1,600 (64.1%)1,254 (23.0%)
Total2,497 (100.0%)5,456 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Reading

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Reading
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80023 (0.9%)5 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)32 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,468 (98.8%)13 (0.2%)
Total2,497 (100.0%)5,456 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Reading

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Reading

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Reading
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,594 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years4,828 (98.9%)53 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years2,082 (97.8%)48 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,279 (99.2%)25 (0.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,570 (98.2%)67 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years3,596 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,001 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,992 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,099 (99.2%)193 (0.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Reading

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Reading
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,594 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,828 (98.9%)53 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Reading

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Reading
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,034 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,214 (95.1%)63 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,454 (97.9%)31 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,694 (99.7%)6 (0.4%)
$100,000 and over19,630 (99.5%)93 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Reading

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Reading
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 694 (5.9%)1,545 (96.9%)
6 to 18 Years362 (7.4%)4,547 (93.2%)
19 to 25 Years29 (2.5%)1,128 (97.5%)
25 to 34 Years251 (11.8%)1,898 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years235 (7.1%)3,182 (96.3%)
45 to 54 Years221 (6.1%)3,401 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years436 (12.1%)3,350 (93.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,738 (91.2%)2,283 (76.1%)
75 Years and over1,947 (97.7%)1,530 (76.8%)
Total6,313 (25.0%)22,864 (90.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Reading

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (3.7%)
5 to 17 Years151 (5.9%)72 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years160 (8.6%)101 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years303 (5.7%)235 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years176 (13.5%)191 (11.2%)
75 Years and over312 (40.8%)574 (46.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Reading

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (3.7%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.6%)9 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years53 (1.0%)69 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years99 (7.6%)26 (1.5%)
75 Years and over174 (22.8%)288 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.6%)18 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (0.9%)42 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.8%)
75 Years and over53 (6.9%)131 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years128 (5.0%)26 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years119 (6.4%)63 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years130 (2.5%)109 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years55 (4.2%)14 (0.8%)
75 Years and over75 (9.8%)133 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (1.1%)44 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years207 (3.9%)114 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years69 (5.3%)106 (6.2%)
75 Years and over194 (25.4%)348 (28.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (2.2%)47 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years82 (1.5%)82 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (1.1%)
75 Years and over39 (5.1%)103 (8.4%)

Technology Access in Reading

Computing Device Access in Reading

Computing Device Access in Reading
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,39888.6%
Smartphone8,42488.9%
Tablet7,19375.9%
No Computing Device3864.1%
Total9,478100.0%

Internet Access in Reading

Internet Access in Reading
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet150.2%
Broadband Home8,31487.7%
Cellular Data Only5525.8%
Satellite Internet1731.8%
No Internet5505.8%
Total9,478100.0%

Reading Summary

Reading, Massachusetts is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Merrimack River, approximately 25 miles northwest of Boston. The city has a population of approximately 33,000 people, making it the sixth largest city in the state.

History

The area that is now Reading was first settled in 1639 by Puritan settlers from England. The town was officially incorporated in 1644 and was named after the town of Reading in Berkshire, England. The town was primarily an agricultural community, with the main crops being corn, wheat, and hay. In the late 1700s, the town began to industrialize, with the first cotton mill being built in 1790. The town also had a number of tanneries, shoe factories, and other small industries.
In the mid-1800s, Reading began to experience a population boom, as immigrants from Ireland, Italy, and other parts of Europe began to settle in the area. This influx of immigrants helped to fuel the town’s industrial growth, and by the late 1800s, Reading had become a major manufacturing center. The town also had a thriving retail sector, with a number of stores and shops located in the downtown area.

Geography

Reading is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, approximately 25 miles northwest of Boston. The city is situated on the banks of the Merrimack River, and is bordered by the towns of Wakefield, North Reading, Lynnfield, and Wilmington. The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Reading’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a number of electronics and medical device companies. The city also has a number of retail stores, including a number of national chain stores. The city also has a number of restaurants, bars, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Reading had a population of 33,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.8% from other races. The median household income was $63,000, and the median family income was $76,000. The city’s population is largely made up of young professionals and families. The city also has a large Hispanic population, with approximately 20% of the population being of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Reading?
Total Population of Reading is 25,415.
What is the Total Male Population of Reading?
Total Male Population of Reading is 12,588.
What is the Total Female Population of Reading?
Total Female Population of Reading is 12,827.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Reading?
There are 98.14 Males per 100 Females in Reading.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Reading?
There are 101.90 Females per 100 Males in Reading.
What is the Median Population Age in Reading?
Median Population Age in Reading is 44.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Reading
Average Family Size in Reading is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Reading
Average Household Size in Reading is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Reading?
Per Capita income in Reading is $66,745.
What is the Median Family Income in Reading?
Median Family Income in Reading is $187,682.
What is the Median Household income in Reading?
Median Household Income in Reading is $154,662.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Reading?
Income or Wage Gap in Reading is 35.6%.
Women in Reading earn 64.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Reading?
Family Income Deficit in Reading is $3,890.
Families that are below poverty line in Reading earn $3,890 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Reading?
Inequality or Gini Index in Reading is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Reading?
There are 13,684 People in the Labor Forcein in Reading.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Reading?
68.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Reading.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Reading?
Unemployment Rate in Reading is 2.8%.