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 275 years ago in 1747.
Quick Facts about Reading
| 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 (275 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:52:06 (4th February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 19601 |
| Density : | 3,363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Reading is located at 40°20'8"N 75°55'37"W (40.3356500, -75.9268700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Reading
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 |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,947 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,643 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,441 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,719 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 83.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,965 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,028 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $397 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $757 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,909 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,727 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 142,171 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 100,117 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 331,689 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,785 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,812 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,297 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,595 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,006 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,355 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 286 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,175 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,936.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.28 |
Best Things to Do in Reading
1 Reading Pagoda
98 Duryea Dr, Reading, PA 19602, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Museum Arboretum
1218 Parkside Dr S, Reading, PA 19611, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Gring's Mill Recreation Area
2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Mid Atlantic Air Museum
1054 Arnold Rd, Reading, PA 19605, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Reading
1 Chipotle Mexican Grill
2733 Papermill Rd Ste X5, Reading, PA 19610, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Dunkin'
1905 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19605, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 KFC
241 Lancaster Pike West, Reading, PA 19607, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Friendly's
1535 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Dunkin'
645 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Reading
1 City of Reading
815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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2 Reading City Council
815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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3 Reading City Clerk
815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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4 City Hall
107 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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5 CITY HALL
815 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
