West Reading, PA Demographics
A map of West Reading's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,722 | 59.8% |
Hispanic | 1,181 | 25.9% |
Black | 320 | 7.0% |
Multiracial | 208 | 4.6% |
Asian | 95 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 27 | 0.6% |
West Reading, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,553 in 2020. It was 59.8% White, 7.0% Black, 2.1% Asian, 25.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Reading, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is the 303rd 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).
West Reading's White Population
2,722 residents of West Reading identify as White, or 59.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Reading less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is ranked #1790 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Reading is more White than neighboring Reading (18.9% White). West Reading is less White than neighboring Wyomissing (78.8% White), Kenhorst (67.6% White), Greenfields (73.7% White), and Grill (84.4% White).
West Reading's Black Population
320 residents of West Reading identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Reading roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Reading is more Black than neighboring Wyomissing (2.9% Black), Kenhorst (2.8% Black), Greenfields (2.7% Black), and Grill (2.2% Black). West Reading is less Black than neighboring Reading (8.5% Black).
West Reading's Asian Population
95 residents of West Reading identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Reading roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is ranked #309 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Reading is more Asian than neighboring Reading (0.8% Asian), Kenhorst (1.5% Asian), Greenfields (0.7% Asian), and Grill (1.4% Asian). West Reading is less Asian than neighboring Wyomissing (4.1% Asian).
West Reading's Hispanic Population
1,181 residents of West Reading identify as Hispanic, or 25.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Reading larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyomissing (11.1% Hispanic), Kenhorst (24.4% Hispanic), Greenfields (20.1% Hispanic), and Grill (9.3% Hispanic). West Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Reading (69% Hispanic).
West Reading's Native American/Other Population
27 residents of West 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 West Reading roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenhorst (0.2% Native American/Other), Greenfields (0.5% Native American/Other), and Grill (0.4% Native American/Other). West Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reading (0.7% Native American/Other).
West Reading's Multiracial Population
208 residents of West Reading identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Reading roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Reading is ranked #394 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Reading (2.1% Multiracial), Wyomissing (2.5% Multiracial), Kenhorst (3.4% Multiracial), Greenfields (2.3% Multiracial), and Grill (2.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.