Reading is a city located in Hillsdale County Michigan. Reading has a 2024 population of 1,082. Reading is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,093 in 2020.
The average household income in Reading is $60,984 with a poverty rate of 43.17%. The median age in Reading is 31 years: 30.3 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reading was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 97.66% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.21% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 3.25 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 211 | 4.16 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.32 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 53 | 3.49 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Male | 10 | 3 | 20 | 80 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 10.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 5.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.78% |
| High School Graduate | 224 | 32.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 12.3% |
| Some College | 187 | 27.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 681 | 545 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $16,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,306 | $0 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,063 | $34,531 | $24,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,333 | $36,250 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $48,958 | $50,682 | $37,250 |
$38,333
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.98% of Reading residents speak only English, while 20.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,206 | 523 | 43.37% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Other | 9 | 9 | 100% |
43.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.88%
Male Poverty Rate
49.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reading is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reading is White, with 43.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73.72% |
| Some College | 11.67% |
| High School | 6.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.89% |
| Male Employed | 21.58% |
| Female Employed | 21.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,694 | $69,357 |
| Households | $48,804 | $60,984 |
| Married Families | $60,982 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,714 | $37,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 8.98% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.05%
Born in Reading
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
99.03% of Reading residents were born in the United States, with 84.05% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,068 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,071 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,074 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,076 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 1,079 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,082 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,085 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 1,089 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 1,091 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 1,093 | 51 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 1,042 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 1,049 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 1,052 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,050 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 1,055 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 1,056 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,061 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 1,065 | -11 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 1,076 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,077 | 0 | 0% |