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West Virginia · 193 residents · 0.929 sq mi
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Reader has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,942. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 36 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,300. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−16%since 2023
from 229 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 247 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
−1%since 2023
from 57.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
83211339467595201020202024Reader
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,942
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,815 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,505
Unchangedsince 2023
from $38,419 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
+14%since 2023
from 0.246 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services24.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+52.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
19.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
Female
80.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reader, West Virginia?

Reader, West Virginia has about 193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reader, West Virginia?

The typical household in Reader, West Virginia earns about $63,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reader, West Virginia expensive?

In Reader, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,300.

How educated are people in Reader, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Reader, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reader, West Virginia?

About 13.5% of people in Reader, West Virginia 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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