Reading Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reading: County seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Reading is a city located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 88,082 and a population density of 3,357 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 88,217 inhabitants.
The city was created 273 years ago in 1747.
Geography
Reading is located at 40°20'8"N 75°55'37"W (40.3356500, -75.9268700).
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Reading Quick Facts
| Population : | 88,217 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Berks County |
| Area : | 26.24 km2 |
| Official name : | Reading |
| Official language : | English |
| Altitude : | 305 feet / 93 meters |
| Capital city : | Reading is capital of Berks County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1748 (273 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:20:51 (17th October 2021) |
| Postal code : | 19601 |
| Density : | 3,363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.15% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
The population of Reading increased by 0.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 88,082 | - | census |
| 2011 | 88,195 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 88,141 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88,264 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 88,171 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 88,047 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 88,128 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 88,134 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 88,542 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 88,375 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 88,217 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Local Places in Reading
1 City of Reading
Address: 815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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2 Reading City Council
Address: 815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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3 Reading City Clerk
Address: 815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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4 City Hall
Address: 107 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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5 CITY HALL
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People born in Reading (200)
People born in Reading, including novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic John Updike, poet Wallace Stevens, racecar driver Ernie McCoy, you can see a list of people who born in Reading.
- Meg Foster (American actress) she was born in 10/05/1948
- Ray Dennis Steckler (actor, director, producer, cinematographer (1938-2009)) he was born in 25/01/1938
- Roy Smeck (American virtuoso guitarist, banjoist and ukulele player) he was born in 06/02/1900
- Chad Hurley (American businessman, co-founder of YouTube) he was born in 24/01/1977
- Allison Baver (Short-track speed skater) she was born in 11/08/1980
- Megan Gallagher (American actress) she was born in 06/02/1960
- Keith Haring (American artist and social activist (1958-1990)) he was born in 04/05/1958
- Richie Kotzen (American guitarist, singer, and songwriter) he was born in 03/02/1970
- Stu Jackson (American basketball player, coach, executive) he was born in 11/12/1955
- Charles M. Rick (American scientist (1915-2002)) he was born in 30/04/1915
- Arthur Schutt (American pianist) he was born in 21/11/1902
- John Barrasso (United States Senator from Wyoming) he was born in 21/07/1952
- Betsy King (professional golfer) she was born in 13/08/1955
- Lenny Moore (Player of American football) he was born in 25/11/1933
- Kristy Kowal (American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) she was born in 09/10/1978
- Corey Hertzog (American soccer player) he was born in 01/08/1990
- Danny Seo (American environmentalist) he was born in 22/04/1977
- Coit Albertson (silent film actor (1880-1953)) he was born in 14/10/1880
Schools in Reading
College & universities near Reading, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215585 | Reading Area Community College | Reading (PA) | 19602 |
| 490258 | American Barber Academy | Reading (PA) | 19611-2040 |
| 215594 | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Reading (PA) | 19611 |
| 210571 | Albright College | Reading (PA) | 19612-5234 |
| 210775 | Alvernia University | Reading (PA) | 19607-1799 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Reading, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Reading
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Reading Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19601 |
| Wyomissing Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19610 |
| Reading Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19612 |
| Shillington Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19607 |
| Reading Station Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19606 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Reading , Massachusetts town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 25,535 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 Berks County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Bloomsburg | 13,749 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Longswamp | 5,777 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Reading | 4,294 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Reading distances to largest Pennsylvania cities