Reading township is located in Hillsdale County Michigan. Reading township has a 2024 population of 1,715. Reading township is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,731 in 2020.
The average household income in Reading township is $83,241 with a poverty rate of 15.4%. The median age in Reading township is 50.2 years: 53.2 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reading township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,635 | 96.12% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 722 | 2.35 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 379 | 2.6 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 234 | 1.26 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 81 | 3.42 | 84 | 16 |
| Male | 28 | 4.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 5.23% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 240 | 17.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 504 | 36.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 317 | 23.04% |
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 | 1,340 | 1,241 | 330 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 3 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $60,000 | $42,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $178,553 | $88,194 |
| High School Graduate | $42,813 | $55,956 | $35,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $35,833 |
| Overall | $50,938 | $58,603 | $38,381 |
| Some College | $50,250 | $51,750 | $41,250 |
$50,938
Average Earnings
$58,603
Average Male
$38,381
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.21% of Reading township residents speak only English, while 0.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,614 | 246 | 15.24% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
15.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.03%
Male Poverty Rate
16.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reading township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reading township is White, with 15.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.47% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.75% |
| Female Employed | 9.55% |
| Male Employed | 9.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,000 | $93,412 |
| Households | $63,750 | $83,241 |
| Married Families | $83,669 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,571 | $56,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 11.87% |
| Other Race | 3 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
67.72%
Born in Reading township
98.59%
Native Born
1.41%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
98.59% of Reading township residents were born in the United States, with 67.72% having been born in Michigan. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,680 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,687 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,694 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,701 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,708 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,715 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 1,722 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,729 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,728 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,731 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 1,724 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 1,730 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 1,732 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,728 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,732 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 1,735 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,743 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,748 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,761 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,763 | 0 | 0% |