Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Reading, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

947

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.5%914

Two or More

1.7%16

Asian

1.1%10

Black

0.4%4

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%52

High School Diploma

31.1%208

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%21

Some College (1+ yr)

24.7%165

Associate's Degree

12.4%83

Bachelor's Degree

7%47

Master's Degree

4.8%32

Professional Degree

0.1%1

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$107,800

Median Renti

$835

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%217

Renter-Occupied

41.7%155

Total Units

398

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.5%25

$50K–$100K

35%76

$100K–$150K

27.6%60

$150K–$200K

21.2%46

$200K–$300K

2.8%6

$300K–$500K

1.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.3%9

2000–2009

4.3%17

1990–1999

0.8%3

1980–1989

3.8%15

1970–1979

8.3%33

1960–1969

8%32

1950–1959

8.3%33

1940–1949

10.1%40

1939 or earlier

54.3%216

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.9%312

Electricity

13.7%51

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%3

Other

0.8%3

No Fuel

0.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,342

Mean Household Incomei

$62,432

Per Capita Incomei

$25,448

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

478

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%10

$10K–$15K

1.3%5

$15K–$20K

6.5%24

$20K–$25K

4.6%17

$25K–$30K

7.3%27

$30K–$35K

8.3%31

$35K–$40K

9.7%36

$40K–$45K

3.5%13

$45K–$50K

7.5%28

$50K–$60K

12.4%46

$60K–$75K

13.2%49

$75K–$100K

5.4%20

$100K–$125K

5.1%19

$125K–$150K

4%15

$150K–$200K

8.6%32

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

101.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

447

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

449

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

73(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured