Reading township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Reading township has a 2024 population of 5,949. Reading township is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,800 in 2020.
The average household income in Reading township is $106,843 with a poverty rate of 3.66%. The median age in Reading township is 47.6 years: 46.5 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reading township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,503 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 2.77% |
| Other race | 104 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.31% |
| 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 | 2,132 | 2.73 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 1,502 | 2.99 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 401 | 1.66 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 148 | 2.49 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 81 | 3.56 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 6.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 598 | 14.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 437 | 10.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,701 | 40.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 4.6% |
| Some College | 674 | 16.14% |
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 | 3,996 | 3,568 | 1,035 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 76 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 68 | 0 |
| Other Race | 50 | 28 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 25.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,607 | $89,605 | $85,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $118,851 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,142 | $55,598 | $36,174 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,944 | $33,152 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,259 | $60,064 | $36,484 |
| Some College | $49,830 | $71,786 | $29,826 |
$48,259
Average Earnings
$60,064
Average Male
$36,484
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.19% of Reading township residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,474 | 169 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 18 | 10.91% |
3.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.88%
Male Poverty Rate
2.38%
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 3.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.65% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,355 | $116,069 |
| Households | $106,301 | $106,843 |
| Married Families | $119,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,969 | $63,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
374
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Vietnam | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 15.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
72.69%
Born in Reading township
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
98.66% of Reading township residents were born in the United States, with 72.69% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.93% 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 | 6,189 | 48 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 6,141 | 48 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 6,093 | 48 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 6,045 | 48 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 5,997 | 48 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 5,949 | 48 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 5,901 | 48 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 5,853 | 24 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 5,829 | 29 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,800 | -83 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 5,883 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 5,896 | 29 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 5,867 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 5,828 | 16 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 5,812 | 24 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 5,788 | 20 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 5,768 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 5,772 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 5,783 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 5,782 | 0 | 0% |