Demographics & People — Reading, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,448 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,000 |
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| Median Age | 43.7 |
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| Total Households | 9,574 |
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| Family Households | 6,998 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,161 |
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| Black or African American | 75 |
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| Asian | 1,585 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,171 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 8,066 |
| Italian | 6,079 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,952 |
| English | 3,695 |
| Other groups | 3,489 |
| German | 2,218 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,127 |
| French Canadian | 985 |
| American | 938 |
| Greek | 740 |
Language
| English Only | 21,260 |
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| Spanish | 332 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,974 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,149 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,356 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 30.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Reading, Massachusetts.
