Reading town is located in Windsor County Vermont. Reading town has a 2024 population of 691. Reading town is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 687 in 2020.
The average household income in Reading town is $105,545 with a poverty rate of 8%. The median age in Reading town is 49.1 years: 45.8 years for males, and 55 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reading town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 96.18% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 243 | 2.58 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 125 | 3.18 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.32 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Female | 20 | 4.05 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 2.56% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 5.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 23.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 21.85% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 33.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 68 | 13.39% |
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 | 490 | 475 | 219 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 9 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $55,000 | $48,333 | $68,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,917 | $84,375 | $60,729 |
| High School Graduate | $39,625 | $38,375 | $46,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,375 | $49,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,219 | $41,136 | $55,893 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $31,500 | $40,714 |
$49,219
Average Earnings
$41,136
Average Male
$55,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.1% of Reading town residents speak only English, while 3.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 47 | 7.82% |
| Multiple | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
8%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.97%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reading town is Multiple, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reading town is White, with 7.82% 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 16.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.05% |
| High School | 9.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,222 | $130,883 |
| Households | $74,583 | $105,545 |
| Married Families | $94,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,354 | $56,499 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 5.77% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
20.54%
Born in Reading town
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
96.66% of Reading town residents were born in the United States, with 20.54% having been born in Vermont. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 691 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 694 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 687 | 50 | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 637 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 642 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 645 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 647 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 647 | -5 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 652 | -5 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 657 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 658 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 664 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 665 | 0 | 0% |