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Reader

West Virginia · 397 residents · 0.929 sq mi
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Reader is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,227. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 155 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 70% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
−28%vs 2011
vs 552 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
427 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 594 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 44.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
83211339467595201020202024Reader
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,227
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,578 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,627
+10%vs 2011
vs $21,480 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−15%vs 2011
vs 0.422 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−40.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−15%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 45.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
Female
49.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reader, West Virginia?

Reader, West Virginia has about 397 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reader, West Virginia earns about $65,227 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 $82,900.

How educated are people in Reader, West Virginia?

About 12.8% 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 13.2% of people in Reader, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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