Reading, MA Demographics

A map of Reading's Population by Race

Reading, Massachusetts had a population of 25,518 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 1.2% Black, 5.3% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is the 63rd 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

22,253 residents of Reading identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Reading larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is ranked #96 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more White than neighboring Wakefield (85.7% White), Stoneham (81.4% White), Wilmington (86.2% White), Lynnfield (86.5% White), and Woburn (72.8% White).

Reading's Black Population

318 residents of Reading identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Reading slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is ranked #153 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Black than neighboring Lynnfield (0.8% Black). Reading is less Black than neighboring Wakefield (1.5% Black), Stoneham (2.8% Black), Wilmington (1.3% Black), and Woburn (5.3% Black).

Reading's Asian Population

1,347 residents of Reading identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is ranked #53 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Asian than neighboring Wakefield (4.2% Asian). Reading is less Asian than neighboring Stoneham (6.5% Asian), Wilmington (5.4% Asian), Lynnfield (5.8% Asian), and Woburn (8.5% Asian).

Reading's Hispanic Population

688 residents of Reading identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Reading slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is ranked #194 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Wakefield (4.2% Hispanic), Stoneham (4.2% Hispanic), Wilmington (3% Hispanic), Lynnfield (3.1% Hispanic), and Woburn (6.4% Hispanic).

Reading's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Reading identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynnfield (0.6% Native American/Other). Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other), Stoneham (0.9% Native American/Other), and Woburn (2% Native American/Other).

Reading's Multiracial Population

746 residents of Reading identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Reading is ranked #207 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Wakefield (3.5% Multiracial), Stoneham (4.2% Multiracial), Wilmington (3.5% Multiracial), Lynnfield (3.2% Multiracial), and Woburn (5.2% Multiracial).

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