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10,527
TOTAL POPULATION
5,041
MALE POPULATION
5,486
FEMALE POPULATION
91.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,637
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,689
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,966
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,019
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Reading

The most populous races in Reading are White / Caucasian (8,917 | 84.7%), Black / African American (756 | 7.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (445 | 4.2%).
Race in Reading
Race# Population% Population
Asian1981.9%
Black / African American7567.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific330.3%
Hispanic or Latino4454.2%
Native / Alaskan50.1%
White / Caucasian8,91784.7%
Two or more Races3993.8%
Some other Race2192.1%
Total10,527100.0%

Ancestry in Reading

The most populous ancestries reported in Reading are German (3,253 | 30.9%), Irish (1,977 | 18.8%), English (1,005 | 9.6%), American (930 | 8.8%), and Italian (495 | 4.7%), together accounting for 72.8% of all Reading residents.
Ancestry in Reading
Ancestry# Population% Population
African230.2%
American9308.8%
Arab480.5%
British260.3%
Burmese350.3%
Canadian60.1%
Central American130.1%
Cherokee180.2%
Croatian300.3%
Czechoslovakian110.1%
Dominican610.6%
English1,0059.6%
European1691.6%
French1061.0%
French Canadian130.1%
German3,25330.9%
Greek1641.6%
Guatemalan10.0%
Guyanese110.1%
Hungarian220.2%
Icelander170.2%
Irish1,97718.8%
Iroquois80.1%
Israeli210.2%
Italian4954.7%
Lebanese320.3%
Lithuanian30.0%
Mexican2942.8%
Native Hawaiian330.3%
Norwegian2952.8%
Peruvian570.5%
Polish530.5%
Portuguese100.1%
Russian260.3%
Salvadoran120.1%
Scandinavian270.3%
Scotch-Irish400.4%
Scottish1481.4%
Senegalese1321.3%
Slavic20.0%
South American570.5%
Subsaharan African1551.5%
Swedish530.5%
Thai190.2%
Welsh1291.2%
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Immigrants in Reading

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Reading came from Latin America (265 | 2.5%), Central America (226 | 2.1%), Mexico (213 | 2.0%), Africa (121 | 1.1%), and Senegal (88 | 0.8%), together accounting for 8.7% of all Reading residents.
Immigrants in Reading
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan270.3%
Africa1211.1%
Asia810.8%
Belarus130.1%
Cameroon230.2%
Caribbean110.1%
Central America2262.1%
Croatia130.1%
Dominican Republic110.1%
Eastern Asia160.2%
Eastern Europe410.4%
El Salvador120.1%
Europe510.5%
Greece100.1%
Guatemala10.0%
Korea160.2%
Latin America2652.5%
Lebanon150.1%
Mexico2132.0%
Middle Africa230.2%
Pakistan230.2%
Peru280.3%
Russia150.1%
Senegal880.8%
South Africa100.1%
South America280.3%
South Central Asia500.5%
Southern Europe100.1%
Western Africa880.8%
Western Asia150.1%
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Sex and Age in Reading

Sex and Age in Reading

The most populous age groups in Reading are 30 to 34 Years (446 | 8.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (655 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years304 (6.0%)270 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years220 (4.4%)441 (8.0%)
10 to 14 Years226 (4.5%)172 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years373 (7.4%)322 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years215 (4.3%)272 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years385 (7.6%)451 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years446 (8.8%)250 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years298 (5.9%)253 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years355 (7.0%)326 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years390 (7.7%)319 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years315 (6.2%)220 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years335 (6.7%)655 (11.9%)
60 to 64 Years374 (7.4%)549 (10.0%)
65 to 69 Years224 (4.4%)303 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years408 (8.1%)191 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years64 (1.3%)228 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years48 (0.9%)131 (2.4%)
85 Years and over61 (1.2%)133 (2.4%)
Total5,041 (100.0%)5,486 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Reading

Median Family Size in Reading

The median family size in Reading is 2.88 persons per family, with single female/mother families (438 | 17.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.92 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (294 | 11.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Reading
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,847 (71.6%)2.89
Single Male/Father294 (11.4%)2.73
Single Female/Mother438 (17.0%)2.92
Total Families2,579 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Reading

The median household size in Reading is 2.12 persons per household, with single female/mother households (438 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (2,341 | 47.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Reading
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,847 (37.5%)2.94
Single Male/Father294 (6.0%)3.25
Single Female/Mother438 (8.9%)3.27
Non-family2,341 (47.6%)1.13
Total Households4,920 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Reading

Out of a total of 4,920 households in Reading, 2,579 (52.4%) are family households, while 2,341 (47.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,240, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,052.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Reading
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,052 (41.7%)
2-Person Households1,240 (25.2%)278 (5.7%)
3-Person Households595 (12.1%)11 (0.2%)
4-Person Households485 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households145 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households77 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households37 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,579 (52.4%)2,341 (47.6%)

Female Fertility in Reading

Fertility by Age in Reading

Average fertility rate in Reading is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.7% 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 years61 (89.7%)63.0
35 to 50 years7 (10.3%)7.0
Total68 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Reading

57.4% of women with births (68) in Reading are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% 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 years32 (52.5%)29 (47.5%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (57.4%)29 (42.6%)

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 Diploma29 (42.6%)56.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (23.5%)23.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (10.3%)15.0
Graduate Degree16 (23.5%)83.0
Total68 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Reading

42.6% 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 100.0% 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 Diploma0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (57.4%)29 (42.6%)

Income in Reading

Income Overview in Reading

Per Capita Income in Reading is $35,637, while median incomes of families and households are $85,689 and $59,966 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,527$35,637
Median Family Income2,579$85,689
Mean Family Income2,579$96,217
Median Household Income4,920$59,966
Mean Household Income4,920$75,742
Income Deficit2,579$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,52715.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,52784.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,5270.41

Earnings by Sex in Reading

Average Earnings in Reading are $40,666, $44,917 for men and $38,015 for women, a difference of 15.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Reading
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,035 (49.9%)$44,917
Female3,049 (50.1%)$38,015
Total6,084 (100.0%)$40,666

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Reading

The most common earnings brackets in Reading are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (434 | 14.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (332 | 10.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Reading
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less126 (4.2%)91 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99959 (1.9%)56 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499127 (4.2%)232 (7.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99924 (0.8%)139 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499131 (4.3%)26 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99915 (0.5%)67 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49922 (0.7%)103 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (0.5%)77 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49944 (1.5%)100 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99950 (1.7%)171 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999310 (10.2%)97 (3.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999222 (7.3%)204 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999209 (6.9%)283 (9.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999164 (5.4%)149 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999120 (4.0%)156 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99946 (1.5%)75 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999272 (9.0%)261 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999261 (8.6%)274 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999434 (14.3%)332 (10.9%)
$100,000+383 (12.6%)156 (5.1%)
Total3,035 (100.0%)3,049 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Reading

Average earnings in Reading are $55,433 for men and $43,081 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,417, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,694. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,528, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,798.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Reading
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$55,250$0
High School Diploma$33,694$24,798
College or Associate's Degree$58,194$36,959
Bachelor's Degree$94,417$57,995
Graduate Degree$78,833$76,528
Total$55,433$43,081

Family Income in Reading

Family Income Brackets in Reading

According to the Reading family income data, there are 611 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 41 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Reading
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000411.6%
$10,000 to $14,999411.6%
$15,000 to $24,999953.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991967.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992248.7%
$50,000 to $74,99953920.9%
$75,000 to $99,99939515.3%
$100,000 to $149,99961123.7%
$150,000 to $199,99927110.5%
$200,000+1686.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Reading

4-person families (424 | 16.4%) account for the highest median family income in Reading with $132,712 per family, while 3-person families (540 | 20.9%) have the highest median income of $40,882 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Reading
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,402 (54.4%)$59,758
3-Person Families540 (20.9%)$122,647
4-Person Families424 (16.4%)$132,712
5-Person Families153 (5.9%)$86,811
6-Person Families23 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families37 (1.4%)$0
Total2,579 (100.0%)$85,689

Family Income by Number of Earners in Reading

The median family income in Reading is $85,689, with families comprising 3+ earners (403) having the highest median family income of $135,069, while families with 1 earner (809) have the lowest median family income of $47,301, accounting for 15.6% and 31.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Reading
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners497 (19.3%)$58,001
1 Earner809 (31.4%)$47,301
2 Earners870 (33.7%)$123,750
3+ Earners403 (15.6%)$135,069
Total2,579 (100.0%)$85,689

Household Income in Reading

Household Income Brackets in Reading

With 1,038 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Reading, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 182 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Reading
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002465.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992615.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994188.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994829.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994729.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,03821.1%
$75,000 to $99,99965913.4%
$100,000 to $149,99983617.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993356.8%
$200,000+1823.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Reading

The median household income in Reading is $59,966, with the highest median household income of $88,571 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,638 households (33.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,536, with 131 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Reading
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years131 (2.7%)$30,536
25 to 44 Years1,638 (33.3%)$88,571
45 to 64 Years1,844 (37.5%)$67,647
65+ Years1,307 (26.6%)$40,675
Total4,920 (100.0%)$59,966

Poverty in Reading

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading

With 13.1% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Reading, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (61.7%) and 128 females (28.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (26.9%)40 (15.1%)
5 Years29 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (6.3%)128 (28.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years11 (29.7%)2 (1.8%)
16 and 17 Years24 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years93 (23.6%)55 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Years97 (11.7%)36 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years15 (2.3%)50 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years147 (20.8%)88 (16.3%)
55 to 64 Years88 (12.4%)132 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years58 (9.2%)10 (2.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
Total657 (13.1%)550 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Reading

According to the poverty statistics in Reading, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 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 Years218 (73.2%)224 (84.9%)
5 Years18 (38.3%)31 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years222 (93.7%)329 (72.0%)
12 to 14 Years162 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)
15 Years26 (70.3%)106 (98.2%)
16 and 17 Years133 (84.7%)117 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years301 (76.4%)314 (85.1%)
25 to 34 Years734 (88.3%)665 (94.9%)
35 to 44 Years638 (97.7%)529 (91.4%)
45 to 54 Years558 (79.1%)451 (83.7%)
55 to 64 Years621 (87.6%)1,072 (89.0%)
65 to 74 Years574 (90.8%)478 (98.0%)
75 Years and over173 (100.0%)433 (98.0%)
Total4,378 (87.0%)4,844 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Reading

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Reading show that 2.1% or 39 of the total 1,847 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with no 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 Children1,238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children473 (97.5%)12 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total1,808 (97.9%)39 (2.1%)

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%)41 (24.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)51 (20.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)116 (26.5%)

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

The poverty data for Reading shows that 39 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 116 of the single-parent households (15.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Reading
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)41 (15.1%)
1 or 2 Children12 (2.5%)51 (11.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 or more Children27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (2.1%)116 (15.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Reading

Employment by Class of Employer in Reading

Among the 5,609 employed individuals in Reading, private company employees (4,067 | 72.5%), not-for-profit organizations (631 | 11.3%), and local government employees (398 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Reading
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,06772.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)901.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3045.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations63111.3%
Local Government Employees3987.1%
State Government Employees350.6%
Federal Government Employees681.2%
Unpaid Family Workers160.3%
Total5,609100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Reading

According to the labor force statistics for Reading, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,749), 68.8% or 6,019 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 307 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.2% or 478 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.3% or 100 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Reading
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years310 (56.4%)100 (32.3%)
20 to 24 Years478 (98.2%)22 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years803 (96.1%)24 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years647 (93.0%)12 (1.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,147 (93.1%)63 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,040 (83.6%)7 (0.7%)
55 to 59 Years711 (71.8%)46 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years537 (58.2%)33 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years164 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over179 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,019 (68.8%)307 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Reading

According to labor force statistics for Reading, 82.5% of individuals (4,885) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,921) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 186 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 94.1% or 1,635 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Reading
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School286 (63.3%)57 (12.6%)
High School Diploma1,420 (69.9%)32 (1.6%)
College / Associate Degree1,545 (90.8%)109 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,635 (94.1%)30 (1.7%)
Total4,885 (82.5%)225 (3.8%)

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 (604 | 10.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (456 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (445 | 7.8%), Management (427 | 7.5%), and Health Technologists (324 | 5.7%).
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 (91.9%), Computers & Mathematics (78.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (92.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Management229 (53.6%)198 (46.4%)
Business & Financial61 (40.1%)91 (59.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science346 (77.7%)99 (22.3%)
Computers & Mathematics232 (78.9%)62 (21.1%)
Architecture & Engineering114 (91.9%)10 (8.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 247 (40.9%)357 (59.1%)
Education, Arts & Media20 (25.3%)59 (74.7%)
Legal Services & Support8 (7.4%)100 (92.6%)
Education Instruction & Library127 (44.4%)159 (55.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment92 (70.2%)39 (29.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating105 (23.0%)351 (77.0%)
Health Technologists76 (23.5%)248 (76.5%)
Total (Category)988 (47.4%)1,096 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)2,846 (49.8%)2,863 (50.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Reading are Food Preparation & Serving (405 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (186 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (108 | 1.9%), Healthcare Support (81 | 1.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Reading

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Reading, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.8%), and Law Enforcement (64.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (94.1%), and Personal Care & Service (74.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Security & Protection97 (89.8%)11 (10.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving164 (40.5%)241 (59.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (5.9%)175 (94.1%)
Personal Care & Service17 (25.4%)50 (74.6%)
Total (Category)289 (34.1%)558 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)2,846 (49.8%)2,863 (50.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Reading are Office & Administration (883 | 15.5%), and Sales & Related (594 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Reading

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related338 (56.9%)256 (43.1%)
Office & Administration111 (12.6%)772 (87.4%)
Total (Category)449 (30.4%)1,028 (69.6%)
Total (Overall)2,846 (49.8%)2,863 (50.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Reading are Construction & Extraction (341 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (233 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (75 | 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 & Forestry75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction282 (82.7%)59 (17.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)590 (90.9%)59 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)2,846 (49.8%)2,863 (50.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Reading are Production (337 | 5.9%), Material Moving (191 | 3.4%), and Transportation (124 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Reading

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Reading
OccupationMaleFemale
Production235 (69.7%)102 (30.3%)
Transportation124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving171 (89.5%)20 (10.5%)
Total (Category)530 (81.3%)122 (18.7%)
Total (Overall)2,846 (49.8%)2,863 (50.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Reading

Employment Industries in Reading

The major employment industries in Reading include Manufacturing (855 | 15.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (831 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (550 | 9.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (486 | 8.5%), and Professional & Scientific (479 | 8.4%).
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%), Transportation & Warehousing (85.0%), and Construction (82.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), and Finance & Insurance (70.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Reading
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction322 (82.4%)69 (17.6%)
Manufacturing517 (60.5%)338 (39.5%)
Wholesale Trade93 (65.0%)50 (35.0%)
Retail Trade284 (51.6%)266 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing221 (85.0%)39 (15.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information49 (74.2%)17 (25.8%)
Finance & Insurance77 (30.0%)180 (70.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing41 (44.1%)52 (55.9%)
Professional & Scientific207 (43.2%)272 (56.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support223 (75.3%)73 (24.7%)
Educational Services193 (50.9%)186 (49.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance180 (21.7%)651 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation26 (61.9%)16 (38.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services193 (39.7%)293 (60.3%)
Public Administration68 (32.9%)139 (67.1%)
Total2,846 (49.8%)2,863 (50.1%)

Education in Reading

School Enrollment in Reading

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,098 students in Reading are high school (576 | 27.5%), elementary school (480 | 22.9%), and middle school (358 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Reading
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1085.1%
Kindergarten1949.2%
Elementary School48022.9%
Middle School35817.1%
High School57627.5%
College / Undergraduate26812.8%
Graduate / Professional1145.4%
Total2,098100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Reading

Out of a total of 2,098 students who are enrolled in schools in Reading, 459 (21.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,639 (78.1%) 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 41 (28.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 103 (100.0% 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 Olds70 (72.2%)27 (27.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old519 (78.5%)142 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds306 (76.9%)92 (23.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds310 (74.0%)109 (26.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds118 (83.7%)23 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds105 (71.9%)41 (28.1%)
35 Years and over108 (81.2%)25 (18.8%)
Total1,639 (78.1%)459 (21.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Reading

Business (326 | 14.8%), science & technology (296 | 13.4%), education (261 | 11.8%), computers & mathematics (231 | 10.5%), and engineering (145 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,205 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 & Mathematics23110.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural853.8%
Physical & Health Sciences683.1%
Psychology1275.8%
Social Sciences642.9%
Engineering1456.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies301.4%
Science & Technology29613.4%
Business32614.8%
Education26111.8%
Literature & Languages1265.7%
Liberal Arts & History904.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1024.6%
Communications1115.0%
Arts & Humanities1436.5%
Total2,205100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Reading

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Reading

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Reading are males with 2 vehicles (1,078, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (863, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Reading
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle121 (4.3%)82 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle636 (22.7%)942 (33.7%)
2 Vehicles1,078 (38.4%)863 (30.8%)
3 Vehicles688 (24.5%)549 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles284 (10.1%)363 (13.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,807 (100.0%)2,799 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Reading

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Reading are 15 to 19 minutes (1,096 commuters, 22.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (899 commuters, 18.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (883 commuters, 17.9%).
Commute Time in Reading
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1923.9%
5 to 9 Minutes53810.9%
10 to 14 Minutes89918.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,09622.2%
20 to 24 Minutes88317.9%
25 to 29 Minutes3817.7%
30 to 34 Minutes66513.5%
35 to 39 Minutes491.0%
40 to 44 Minutes851.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1112.2%
60 to 89 Minutes210.4%
90 or more Minutes210.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Reading

The most common commute times in Reading are 10 to 14 minutes (567 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (644 commuters, 26.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Reading
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes164 (6.6%)28 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes171 (6.9%)367 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes567 (22.8%)332 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes452 (18.2%)644 (26.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes353 (14.2%)530 (21.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes168 (6.8%)213 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes405 (16.3%)260 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes33 (1.3%)16 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes60 (2.4%)25 (1.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes77 (3.1%)34 (1.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (0.4%)10 (0.4%)
90 or more Minutes21 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Reading

The most frequent times of departure to work in Reading are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (497, 20.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (483, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Reading
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM119 (4.8%)79 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38 (1.5%)82 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM315 (12.7%)127 (5.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM159 (6.4%)246 (10.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM348 (14.0%)205 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM497 (20.0%)316 (12.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM293 (11.8%)483 (19.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM329 (13.3%)135 (5.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM72 (2.9%)103 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM61 (2.5%)96 (3.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM32 (1.3%)32 (1.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (0.6%)14 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM135 (5.4%)317 (12.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM68 (2.7%)224 (9.1%)
Total2,482 (100.0%)2,459 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Reading

Occupancy by Ownership in Reading

Of the total 4,920 dwellings in Reading, owner-occupied units account for 2,865 (58.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,055 (41.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Reading
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,86558.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,05541.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,920100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Reading

Occupancy by Household Size in Reading
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,05241.7%
2-Person Household1,51830.8%
3-Person Household60612.3%
4+ Person Household74415.1%
Total Housing Units4,920100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Reading

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Reading
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household847 (41.3%)1,205 (58.7%)
2-Person Household1,064 (70.1%)454 (29.9%)
3-Person Household460 (75.9%)146 (24.1%)
4+ Person Household494 (66.4%)250 (33.6%)
Total Housing Units2,865 (58.2%)2,055 (41.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Reading

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Reading
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School137 (34.8%)257 (65.2%)
High School Diploma925 (49.0%)963 (51.0%)
College/Associate Degree764 (58.8%)535 (41.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,039 (77.6%)300 (22.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Reading

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Reading
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years95919.5%
35 to 44 Years81016.5%
45 to 54 Years83116.9%
55 to 64 Years1,01320.6%
65 to 74 Years84317.1%
75 to 84 Years3627.4%
85 Years and Over1022.1%
Total4,920100.0%

Housing Finances in Reading

Median Income by Occupancy in Reading

Median Income by Occupancy in Reading
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,865 (58.2%)$88,086
Renter-Occupied2,055 (41.8%)$34,118
Average4,920 (100.0%)$59,966

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Reading

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Reading
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (0.6%)141 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99928 (1.0%)58 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99910 (0.4%)252 (12.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99967 (2.3%)197 (9.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (0.7%)131 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999186 (6.5%)294 (14.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999296 (10.3%)178 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999624 (21.8%)413 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999519 (18.1%)139 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999601 (21.0%)233 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more496 (17.3%)19 (0.9%)
Total2,865 (100.0%)2,055 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Reading

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Reading
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044 (1.5%)47 (2.3%)
$300 to $499338 (11.8%)49 (2.4%)
$500 to $799719 (25.1%)708 (34.4%)
$800 to $999273 (9.5%)731 (35.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,000 (34.9%)317 (15.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999331 (11.6%)89 (4.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49961 (2.1%)49 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99965 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more34 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,865 (100.0%)2,055 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Reading

Housing Structures in Reading

Housing Structures in Reading
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,35568.2%
Single Unit, Attached170.4%
2 Unit Apartments2465.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1954.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2304.7%
10 or more Apartments86017.5%
Mobile Home / Other170.4%
Total4,920100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Reading

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Reading
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,745 (81.8%)610 (18.2%)
Single Unit, Attached8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
2 Unit Apartments43 (17.5%)203 (82.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments22 (11.3%)173 (88.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30 (13.0%)200 (87.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)860 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,865 (58.2%)2,055 (41.8%)

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%)124 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms69 (2.4%)636 (30.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms595 (20.8%)994 (48.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,314 (45.9%)215 (10.5%)
8 or more Rooms887 (31.0%)86 (4.2%)
Total2,865 (100.0%)2,055 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Reading

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Reading
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,204 (76.9%)1,399 (68.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (0.3%)53 (2.6%)
Electricity649 (22.7%)514 (25.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)14 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.1%)16 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)59 (2.9%)
Total2,865 (100.0%)2,055 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Reading

Household Vehicle Usage in Reading
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle57 (2.0%)205 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle737 (25.7%)1,399 (68.1%)
2 Vehicles1,303 (45.5%)351 (17.1%)
3 or more Vehicles768 (26.8%)100 (4.9%)
Total2,865 (100.0%)2,055 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Reading

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Reading

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1491,716
Median Property Value$154,400$181,100
Median Household Income$58,150$407
Monthly Housing Costs$552$34
Real Estate Taxes$2,172$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Reading

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Reading
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (1.0%)46 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999156 (13.6%)126 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999934 (81.3%)1,524 (88.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99936 (3.1%)20 (1.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99912 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,149 (100.0%)1,716 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Reading

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Reading
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00045 (3.9%)51 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99976 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999135 (11.7%)22 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999207 (18.0%)51 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999352 (30.6%)89 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99980 (7.0%)272 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999165 (14.4%)439 (25.6%)
$150,000 or more89 (7.7%)436 (25.4%)
Total1,149 (100.0%)1,716 (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 2.0x311 (27.1%)98,661 (5,749.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x372 (32.4%)1,098 (64.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x89 (7.7%)426 (24.8%)
4.0x or more360 (31.3%)85 (5.0%)
Total1,149 (100.0%)1,716 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Reading

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Reading
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80020 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499213 (18.5%)186 (10.8%)
$800 to $1,499905 (78.8%)168 (9.8%)
Total1,149 (100.0%)1,716 (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 Years652 (99.9%)1 (0.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,480 (95.0%)78 (5.0%)
19 to 25 Years667 (88.1%)90 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,294 (93.8%)85 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,149 (93.3%)83 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,168 (93.9%)76 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,799 (94.0%)114 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older615 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,944 (95.0%)527 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Reading

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Reading
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born652 (99.9%)1 (0.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,480 (95.0%)78 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen667 (88.1%)90 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Reading

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Reading
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,132 (98.1%)22 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,346 (85.7%)225 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,153 (94.4%)129 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,268 (95.2%)64 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over4,026 (98.0%)83 (2.0%)

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 6375 (57.4%)300 (45.9%)
6 to 18 Years508 (32.6%)1,107 (71.1%)
19 to 25 Years154 (20.3%)522 (69.0%)
25 to 34 Years172 (12.5%)1,122 (81.4%)
35 to 44 Years114 (9.2%)1,041 (84.5%)
45 to 54 Years169 (13.6%)999 (80.3%)
55 to 64 Years413 (21.6%)1,463 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,052 (93.9%)624 (55.7%)
75 Years and over613 (99.7%)263 (42.8%)
Total3,570 (34.1%)7,441 (71.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Reading

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Reading
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years138 (21.6%)110 (13.1%)
18 to 34 Years66 (5.4%)66 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years255 (12.3%)254 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years77 (12.2%)83 (17.0%)
75 Years and over79 (45.7%)159 (36.0%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (2.2%)76 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years32 (5.1%)28 (5.7%)
75 Years and over15 (8.7%)61 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.7%)12 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years31 (1.5%)18 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years49 (7.7%)21 (4.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)49 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years80 (12.5%)2 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years24 (2.0%)54 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years105 (5.1%)44 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years22 (3.5%)21 (4.3%)
75 Years and over20 (11.6%)28 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)77 (9.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years191 (9.2%)180 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.5%)34 (7.0%)
75 Years and over44 (25.4%)104 (23.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Reading: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years94 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years145 (7.0%)95 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years10 (1.6%)25 (5.1%)
75 Years and over20 (11.6%)11 (2.5%)

Technology Access in Reading

Computing Device Access in Reading

Computing Device Access in Reading
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,91679.6%
Smartphone4,29687.3%
Tablet3,01761.3%
No Computing Device3036.2%
Total4,920100.0%

Internet Access in Reading

Internet Access in Reading
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet290.6%
Broadband Home3,97580.8%
Cellular Data Only4218.6%
Satellite Internet1833.7%
No Internet4118.4%
Total4,920100.0%

Reading Summary

Reading, Ohio is a city located in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is situated along the Ohio River, approximately 25 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 people and is part of the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Reading was first settled in 1788 by a group of Quakers from Pennsylvania. The settlement was originally known as “Readingtown” and was named after the town of Reading in England. The town was incorporated in 1817 and was later renamed Reading.
In the 19th century, Reading was a major center for the production of woolen goods. The city was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Reading Stove Company, which produced stoves and other heating appliances.

Geography

Reading is located in the southwestern corner of Hamilton County, Ohio. It is situated along the Ohio River, approximately 25 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The terrain of Reading is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and eastern parts of the city. The city is located in the humid continental climate zone, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

Reading’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Reading Stove Company, which produces stoves and other heating appliances. Other major employers in the city include the Reading Envelope Company, the Reading Foundry, and the Reading Machine Company.
The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several large shopping centers and malls located in the city. The city is also home to several restaurants, bars, and other entertainment venues.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Reading was 30,072. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Reading was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Reading is served by the Reading Community City School District. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The city is also home to several private schools, including the Reading Montessori School and the Reading Christian Academy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Reading?
Total Population of Reading is 10,527.
What is the Total Male Population of Reading?
Total Male Population of Reading is 5,041.
What is the Total Female Population of Reading?
Total Female Population of Reading is 5,486.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Reading?
There are 91.89 Males per 100 Females in Reading.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Reading?
There are 108.83 Females per 100 Males in Reading.
What is the Median Population Age in Reading?
Median Population Age in Reading is 42.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Reading
Average Family Size in Reading is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Reading
Average Household Size in Reading is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Reading?
Per Capita income in Reading is $35,637.
What is the Median Family Income in Reading?
Median Family Income in Reading is $85,689.
What is the Median Household income in Reading?
Median Household Income in Reading is $59,966.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Reading?
Income or Wage Gap in Reading is 15.4%.
Women in Reading earn 84.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Reading?
Inequality or Gini Index in Reading is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Reading?
There are 6,019 People in the Labor Forcein in Reading.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Reading?
68.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Reading.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Reading?
Unemployment Rate in Reading is 5.1%.