West Reading

County:: Berks County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.594
State:: Pennsylvania

West Reading is a borough located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. West Reading has a 2025 population of 4,540. West Reading is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,547 in 2020.

The average household income in West Reading is $113,471 with a poverty rate of 17.9%. The median age in West Reading is 34.9 years: 33.8 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Reading includes 62.75% White, 6.59% Asian, 5.44% other race, 5.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,847	62.75%
Two or more races	878	19.35%
Asian	299	6.59%
Other race	247	5.44%
Black or African American	246	5.42%
Native American	20	0.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Reading Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Reading's average per capita income is $53,211. Household income levels show a median of $61,974. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$94,489	-
Families	$83,900	$143,059
Households	$61,974	$113,471
Non Families	$55,163	$69,954

$53,211

Average Income

$61,974

Median Household Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate