About Reading
Learn more about the city of Reading by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Reading will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Reading. You can also view apartments for rent in Reading, PA by clicking the link and search box below.
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Reading Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 17.36% |
| 10-17 | 12.60% |
| 18-29 | 18.91% |
| 30-39 | 14.99% |
| 40-49 | 12.25% |
| 50-64 | 11.34% |
| 65 & Over | 12.55% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 9.82 sq mi |
| Total Population | 85,847 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 87th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 82nd percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 74th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 90th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $28,513 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $35,432 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 18th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 17th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 16th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 14th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 35th percentile |
| Single | 65th percentile |
| Married With Children | 17th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 18th percentile |
| Single With Children | 17th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 47th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | READING SD |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 15.55 : 1 |
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- Southeast (2)
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