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 2025 population of 4,540. West Reading is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,547 in 2020.

The average household income in West Reading is $113,471 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.The median age in West Reading is 34.9 years: 33.8 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Reading includes 62.75% White, 6.59% Asian, 5.44% other race, 5.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,847	62.75%
Two or more races	878	19.35%
Asian	299	6.59%
Other race	247	5.44%
Black or African American	246	5.42%
Native American	20	0.44%

West Reading Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Reading's average per capita income is $53,211. Household income levels show a median of $61,974. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%.

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	$94,489	-
Families	$83,900	$143,059
Households	$61,974	$113,471
Non Families	$55,163	$69,954

$53,211

Average Income

$61,974

Median Household Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate