Reading, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
94,836
Population
9,638/sq mi density
$45,599
Median Income
$21,394 per capita
$109,800
Home Value
$267,494 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
338
Violent Crime/100K
1,447 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,599 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
94,836
Census 2023
Population Density
9,638
per square mile
Land Area
10.1
square miles (26.2 km²)
Median Age
31.7 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 68.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
30.2%
Black
10%
Hispanic
68.6%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 45.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 53.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
45.1%
Spanish
53.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
21.5%
Veterans
3.4%
43% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.7%
44% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.7%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.3%
43% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.445
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 94,836 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 9,638 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 45.1% |
| Spanish | 53.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 21.5% |
| Veterans | 3.4% |
| Disability | 18.7% |
| Health Insurance | 87.7% |
| Uninsured | 12.3% |
| Broadband Access | 83.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.445 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |