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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,502

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%8,108

Black

9.3%978

Two or More

8.6%899

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%390

Asian

0.9%94

Other

0.2%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%420

High School Diploma

33.7%2,694

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%578

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%912

Associate's Degree

10.8%860

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%1,334

Master's Degree

5.8%466

Professional Degree

0.7%57

Doctorate

1.3%102

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

24.5%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,300

Median Renti

$940

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.5%3,018

Renter-Occupied

41.5%2,140

Total Units

5,312

Homeownership

58.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%58

$50K–$100K

5.6%170

$100K–$150K

7.1%213

$150K–$200K

27.6%832

$200K–$300K

46.2%1,395

$300K–$500K

10.1%306

$500K–$1M

1.5%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

128

$500–$750

224

$750–$1,000

877

$1,000–$1,250

481

$1,250–$1,500

218

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%44

2000–2009

0.8%42

1990–1999

3.4%182

1980–1989

10.6%561

1970–1979

8.4%448

1960–1969

14.9%792

1950–1959

26.9%1,427

1940–1949

10.7%570

1939 or earlier

23.5%1,246

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.8%3,651

Electricity

26.6%1,371

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%67

Other

0.7%36

No Fuel

0.4%23

Fuel Oil

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,866

Mean Household Incomei

$74,688

Per Capita Incomei

$36,432

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

5,987

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%268

$10K–$15K

2.8%143

$15K–$20K

9.4%484

$20K–$25K

4.2%217

$25K–$30K

1.2%61

$30K–$35K

3.9%202

$35K–$40K

3.8%197

$40K–$45K

4.5%232

$45K–$50K

3.5%180

$50K–$60K

7.3%377

$60K–$75K

15.3%787

$75K–$100K

7.2%371

$100K–$125K

14.7%760

$125K–$150K

6.6%340

$150K–$200K

8.2%423

$200K+

2.2%116

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,636

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,714

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

598(6.9% of civilian adults)