Reading, Kansas
Reading: City in Kansas, United States
About
Reading is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 231 and a population density of 439 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 248 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Reading
| Population : | 248 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Lyon County |
| Postal code : | 66868 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 0.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,099 feet / 335 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:21:59 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 472 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Reading is located at 38°31'10"N 95°57'31"W (38.5194600, -95.9586000).
Reading map
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- Official Website
Official website of Reading
Demographics
The population of Reading increased by 6.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 231 | - | census |
| 2011 | 232 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 232 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 231 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 229 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 229 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 230 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 228 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 228 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 227 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 248 | 8.47% | estimation process |
Other Places in Reading
1 Reading City Hall
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Schools in Reading
College & universities near Reading, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155025 | Emporia State University | Emporia (KS) | 66801-5415 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Reading, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Reading
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Post Office | Reading (KS) | 66868 |
Other cities in Lyon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Americus | 872 | Township in Lyon County, Kansas |
| Emporia | 858 | County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
| Olpe | 530 | City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
| Hartford | 368 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Plymouth | 273 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Neosho Rapids | 262 | City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
| Allen | 169 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Admire | 153 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bushong | 33 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America |
