West Reading, Pennsylvania
West Reading: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
About
West Reading is a city located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,212 and a population density of 7,139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,294 inhabitants.
The city was created 117 years ago in 1907.
Quick Facts about West Reading
| Population : | 4,294 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Berks County |
| Area : | 0.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1907 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:19:28 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 7,278 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Reading is located at 40°20'1"N 75°56'51"W (40.3337000, -75.9474300).
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Demographics
The population of West Reading increased by 1.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,212 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,279 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,279 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,278 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,272 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,270 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,266 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,275 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,290 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,296 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,294 | -0.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 381,009 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 396,665 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 372,624 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 396,815 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 40.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 48.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 17,918 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $69,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $998 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $390 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $719 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 170,549 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 950,855 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,713,796 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,794,662 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,764,937 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,073 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,907 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,223 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 32,679 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 15,119 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,927 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 15,729 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 15,181 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,033 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27,655 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,107.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 77.70 |
People born in West Reading (3)
People born in West Reading, including paleontologist and Professor at Harvard University Andrew H. Knoll, academic Michael W. Kirst, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, .
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Schools in West Reading
College & universities near West Reading, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215585 | Reading Area Community College | Reading (PA) | 19602 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Reading, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near West Reading
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19610 |
Other cities in Berks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 88,217 | The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Bloomsburg | 13,749 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Longswamp | 5,777 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fleetwood | 4,095 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
West Reading distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
