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West Reading

County:
Berks County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.594
State:
Pennsylvania

West Reading is a borough located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. West Reading has a 2026 population of 4,625. West Reading is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,549 in 2020.

The median household income in West Reading is $65,885 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median age in West Reading is 35.4 years: 35 years for males, and 35.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males.

4.6K
Total Population
7,782
Density (mi²)
13 0.28%
Growth

West Reading Population

West Reading Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,625130.28%
20254,612120.26%
20244,600300.66%
20234,570220.48%
20224,54830.07%
20214,545-6-0.13%
20204,5492586.01%
20194,29120.05%
20184,289140.33%
20174,27570.16%
20164,268-2-0.05%
20154,270-3-0.07%
20144,273-5-0.12%
20134,278-1-0.02%
20124,27900%
20114,279-2-0.05%
20104,281691.64%
20004,049-93-2.25%
19904,142-365-8.1%
19804,507-71-1.55%
19704,578-360-7.29%
19604,938-134-2.64%
19505,0721653.36%
19404,907-1-0.02%
19304,9081,98768.02%
19202,92100%

Median Age

Overall: 35.4 years
Female: 35.4 years
Male: 35 years

West Reading Adults

There are 3,590 adults, (547 of whom are seniors) in West Reading.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,303 (50.5%)
Male: 2,259 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Reading includes 63.5% White, 6.18% Asian, 5.2% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,89763.5%
Two or more races1,02622.49%
Asian2826.18%
Other race2375.2%
Black or African American1042.28%
Native American160.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races87819.25%
White3998.75%
Other race2375.2%
Native American160.35%
Black or African American50.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,49854.76%
Asian2826.18%
Two or more races1483.24%
Black or African American992.17%

West Reading Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Reading 's average per capita income is $55,135. Household income levels show a median of $65,885. The poverty rate stands at 14.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$91,603-
Families$90,208$150,743
Households$65,885$108,508
Non Families$53,272$62,273

$55,135

Average Income

$65,885

Median Household Income

14.78%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)