Reading, Massachusetts

Reading: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

About

Reading is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,747 and a population density of 2,500 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,535 inhabitants.

The town was created 385 years ago in 1638.

Reading locator map
Location of Reading on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Reading

Population : 25,535 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Middlesex County
Postal code : 01867
Area : 9.9 km2
Altitude : 128 feet / 39 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1639 (385 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 10:49:35 (29th March 2024)
Density : 2,579 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.09% (2010-2020)
Downtown Reading Massachusetts image
Downtown Reading Massachusetts
Downtown Reading Massachusetts image

Geography

Reading is located at 42°31'32"N 71°5'43"W (42.5256500, -71.0953300).

Reading map

Demographics

The population of Reading increased by 3.09% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 24,747 - census
2011 24,269 -1.97% estimation process
2012 24,466 0.81% estimation process
2013 24,615 0.61% estimation process
2014 24,727 0.45% estimation process
2015 24,886 0.64% estimation process
2016 25,140 1.01% estimation process
2017 25,152 0.05% estimation process
2018 25,075 -0.31% estimation process
2019 25,400 1.28% estimation process
2020 25,535 0.53% estimation process

Reading zip code is 01867. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017

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People born in Reading (21)

People born in Reading, including US tennis player James Cerretani, Missionary Aaron Bancroft, football player Chris Pizzotti, .

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Schools in Reading

College & universities near Reading, MA

Code Name City ZIP
451264 Millennium Training Institute Woburn (MA) 01801

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Reading, MA

Code Name Address Type
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
HHL Haverhill station Washington Street at Railroad Square RAIL

Post offices near Reading

Post Office Name City ZIP
Reading Post Office Reading (MA) 01867

Other places with the same name (6)

  • Reading , Pennsylvania The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Schuylkill River in eastern Pennsylvania. Reading is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Reading Public Museum and the Reading Central Railroad. with a population of 88,217 people.
  • Reading , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 10,204 people.
  • Reading , Illinois township in Livingston County, Illinois with a population of 1,860 people.
  • Reading , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,723 people.
  • Reading , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 248 people.

Other cities in Middlesex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cambridge 119,192 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Lowell 110,904 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
City of Lowell 109,945 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
City of Cambridge 107,289 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Newton 87,803 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville 80,935 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
City of Somerville 75,754 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Framingham 73,892 Town in Massachusetts
Framingham Center 65,413 A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Waltham 62,069 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Medford 60,847 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Malden 59,922 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Everett 46,107 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Arlington 45,169 Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Billerica 43,021 Town in Massachusetts
Woburn 40,135 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Distance to Other Cities

Reading distances to largest Massachusetts cities