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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Reading

Pennsylvania · 78,380 residents · 9.843 sq mi
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Reading has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,112. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

78,380
−3%vs 2000
vs 81,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,963 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 8,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
+6%vs 2000
vs 30.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
77K82K87K92K97K1990201020202024Reading
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,112
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,698 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,041
−16%vs 2000
vs $13,086 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$352
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $459 in 2000
US average: $450
55.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
44.1% rent
1.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(39,038)
Black10.8%(8,799)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(30,302)
Asian1.5%(1,233)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(60,887)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(61,761)
Black9.8%(7,646)
Hispanic / Latino18%(14,130)
Asian1.2%(956)
Other10.2%(8,017)
Diversity Score64.6%(50,605)
65
−14%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reading, Pennsylvania?

Reading, Pennsylvania has about 78,380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Reading, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Reading, Pennsylvania earns about $22,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reading, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Reading, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Reading, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Reading, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reading, Pennsylvania?

About 19.4% of people in Reading, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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