Demographics in Reading, MA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Reading?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

25,448

Male

12,219

48.0%

Female

13,229

52.0%

Median Age

44.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.1%

Black

0.3%

Hispanic

4.6%

Asian

6.2%

Two or More

5.6%

Other

0.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

46.0%

High School or Higher

57.1%

Foreign Born

8.9%

Veterans

4.3%

Married

51.5%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Reading, MA has a population of 25,448 with a median age of 44.1. The racial makeup is 87.1% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, 6.2% Asian. About 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.9%.