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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Reading

Pennsylvania · 4,049 residents · 0.594 sq mi
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West Reading has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,340. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,049
−1%since 1990
from 4,109 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,816 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 6,918 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.3
−4%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024West Reading
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,340
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,414
+57%since 1990
from $13,649 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
40.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,966)
Black2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(67)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score12.2%(499)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,463)
Black3.8%(155)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(315)
Asian1.5%(62)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,218)
Diversity Score
30
+147%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Reading, Pennsylvania?

West Reading, Pennsylvania has about 4,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Reading, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Reading, Pennsylvania earns about $38,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Reading, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Reading, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in West Reading, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Reading, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Reading, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in West Reading, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Reading, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Reading, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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