Reading, MI

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Reading

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Reading

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.9%

Households with Children

23.9%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.7%
Working Age (35-54): 29.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.3%
Seniors (65+): 15.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.8%
High School / GED: 38.9%
Some College or Associate's: 40.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.4%
Single Parents: 11.6%
Couples & Adults: 43.3%
Living Alone: 32.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 62.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.7%
Spanish: 0.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 2.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 8.4%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources