Reading, MI Demographics

A map of Reading's Population by Race

Reading, Michigan had a population of 1,094 in 2020. It was 91.6% White, 0.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 745 places in Michigan, Reading is the 413th 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

1,002 residents of Reading identify as White, or 91.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Reading larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Reading is ranked #219 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more White than neighboring Montgomery (90.4% White). Reading is less White than neighboring Camden (94.4% White), Cambria (95.3% White), Allen (97% White), and Clear Lake (98.6% White).

Reading's Black Population

10 residents of Reading identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Reading less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Reading is ranked #285 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Black than neighboring Camden (0% Black), Montgomery (0.3% Black), Cambria (0% Black), Allen (0% Black), and Clear Lake (0% Black).

Reading's Asian Population

2 residents of Reading identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Reading is ranked #497 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Asian than neighboring Cambria (0% Asian), Allen (0% Asian), and Clear Lake (0% Asian). Reading is less Asian than neighboring Montgomery (0.3% Asian).

Reading's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Reading identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Reading is ranked #476 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Camden (1% Hispanic), Cambria (0.4% Hispanic), and Clear Lake (0.8% Hispanic). Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery (2.8% Hispanic).

Reading's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Reading identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Reading is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery (0.3% Native American/Other), Cambria (0% Native American/Other), Allen (0% Native American/Other), and Clear Lake (0% Native American/Other). Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camden (0.6% Native American/Other).

Reading's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Reading identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Reading is ranked #328 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Camden (3.8% Multiracial), Allen (0.5% Multiracial), and Clear Lake (0.6% Multiracial). Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery (5.9% Multiracial).

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