Reading, OH Demographics

A map of Reading's Population by Race

Reading, Ohio had a population of 10,600 in 2020. It was 80.4% White, 9.7% Black, 1.5% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is the 180th 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

8,527 residents of Reading identify as White, or 80.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is ranked #1095 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more White than neighboring Lockland (50.1% White), Arlington Heights (65% White), and Lincoln Heights (2.9% White). Reading is less White than neighboring Amberley (82.6% White), and Evendale (83.9% White).

Reading's Black Population

1,031 residents of Reading identify as Black, or 9.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is ranked #116 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Black than neighboring Amberley (7% Black), and Evendale (7% Black). Reading is less Black than neighboring Lockland (36.5% Black), Arlington Heights (26.2% Black), and Lincoln Heights (89.4% Black).

Reading's Asian Population

160 residents of Reading identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is ranked #216 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Asian than neighboring Lockland (0.9% Asian), Arlington Heights (0.2% Asian), and Lincoln Heights (0.2% Asian). Reading is less Asian than neighboring Amberley (3.9% Asian), and Evendale (3.8% Asian).

Reading's Hispanic Population

299 residents of Reading identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is ranked #413 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Amberley (1.8% Hispanic), and Evendale (1.3% Hispanic). Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Lockland (4.3% Hispanic), Arlington Heights (2.9% Hispanic), and Lincoln Heights (3% Hispanic).

Reading's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Reading identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is ranked #345 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Evendale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Heights (0.5% Native American/Other). Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Amberley (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lockland (1.4% Native American/Other).

Reading's Multiracial Population

524 residents of Reading identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Reading roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Reading is ranked #288 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Amberley (3.9% Multiracial), Evendale (3.6% Multiracial), and Lincoln Heights (4% Multiracial). Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Lockland (6.8% Multiracial), and Arlington Heights (5% Multiracial).

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