Reading is a city located in Hamilton County Ohio. Reading has a 2024 population of 10,310. Reading is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Reading is $75,742 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in Reading is 42.1 years: 40.4 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reading was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,917 | 84.71% |
| Black or African American | 756 | 7.18% |
| Two or more races | 399 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 219 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 198 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,920 | 2.12 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 2,341 | 1.13 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Married | 1,847 | 2.94 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 438 | 3.27 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 294 | 3.25 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 6.64% |
| Associates Degree | 607 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,197 | 15.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 792 | 10.27% |
| High School Graduate | 2,998 | 38.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 1,462 | 18.96% |
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 | 6,674 | 6,139 | 1,684 |
| Black | 477 | 453 | 150 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 204 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 166 | 57 |
| Other Race | 168 | 101 | 50 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 16 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 33.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,321 | $94,417 | $57,995 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,667 | $78,833 | $76,528 |
| High School Graduate | $30,813 | $33,694 | $24,798 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,178 | $55,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,611 | $55,433 | $43,081 |
| Some College | $45,171 | $58,194 | $36,959 |
$46,611
Average Earnings
$55,433
Average Male
$43,081
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.71% of Reading residents speak only English, while 6.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,661 | 886 | 10.23% |
| Asian | 198 | 182 | 91.92% |
| Multiple | 398 | 83 | 20.85% |
| Black | 750 | 55 | 7.33% |
| Other | 219 | 1 | 0.46% |
11.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.05%
Male Poverty Rate
10.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reading is Asian, with 91.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reading is Other, with 0.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.42% |
| High School | 12.09% |
| Some College | 6.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Male Employed | 6.01% |
| Female Employed | 5.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,689 | $96,217 |
| Households | $59,966 | $75,742 |
| Married Families | $88,814 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,981 | $48,504 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
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
549
Number of Veterans
520
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 268 |
| Second Gulf War | 123 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 262 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
| 75+ | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 6.11% |
| Black | 70 | 11.02% |
| Islander | 33 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
77.54%
Born in Reading
95.08%
Native Born
4.92%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
95.08% of Reading residents were born in the United States, with 77.54% having been born in Ohio. 3.11% 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 | 9,963 | -70 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 10,033 | -69 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 10,102 | -69 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 10,171 | -70 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 10,241 | -69 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 10,310 | -70 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 10,380 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 10,398 | -110 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 10,508 | -80 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 10,588 | 332 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 10,256 | -23 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 10,279 | -33 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 10,312 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,322 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 10,328 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 10,348 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 10,343 | 15 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,328 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 10,321 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 10,353 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,292 | -746 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 12,038 | -805 | -6.27% |
| 1980 | 12,843 | -1,774 | -12.14% |
| 1970 | 14,617 | 1,785 | 13.91% |
| 1960 | 12,832 | 4,996 | 63.76% |
| 1950 | 7,836 | 1,757 | 28.9% |
| 1940 | 6,079 | 356 | 6.22% |
| 1930 | 5,723 | 1,183 | 26.06% |
| 1920 | 4,540 | 555 | 13.93% |
| 1910 | 3,985 | 909 | 29.55% |
| 1900 | 3,076 | 189 | 6.55% |
| 1890 | 2,887 | 207 | 7.72% |
| 1880 | 2,680 | -7,283 | -73.1% |