Reading, KS Demographics

A map of Reading's Population by Race

Reading, Kansas had a population of 181 in 2020. It was 95.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Reading, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is the 430th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Reading's White Population

173 residents of Reading identify as White, or 95.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Reading considerably larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is ranked #66 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more White than neighboring Lebo (92.9% White), Neosho Rapids (92.6% White), Osage City (90.7% White), and Admire (85.4% White). Reading is less White than neighboring Olivet (95.9% White).

Reading's Black Population

0 residents of Reading identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Reading slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is ranked #403 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Reading is less Black than neighboring Lebo (0.5% Black), and Osage City (0.5% Black).

Reading's Asian Population

0 residents of Reading identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is ranked #353 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Reading is less Asian than neighboring Lebo (0.3% Asian), and Osage City (0.4% Asian).

Reading's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Reading identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Reading slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is ranked #617 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Lebo (3.3% Hispanic), Neosho Rapids (3.5% Hispanic), Osage City (3.8% Hispanic), Admire (10.8% Hispanic), and Olivet (1.4% Hispanic).

Reading's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Reading identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is ranked #153 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lebo (0.7% Native American/Other), Neosho Rapids (0.9% Native American/Other), Osage City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Olivet (0% Native American/Other). Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Admire (3.1% Native American/Other).

Reading's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Reading identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Reading is ranked #652 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Admire (0.8% Multiracial). Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Lebo (2.4% Multiracial), Neosho Rapids (3.1% Multiracial), Osage City (3.9% Multiracial), and Olivet (2.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.