Reading, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Reading town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,157 | 87.18% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 0.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 1,632 | 6.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 185 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,321 | 5.20% |
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Reading town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Reading town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Reading town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Reading town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.18% are white, 0.42% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.42% are Asian, 0.73% are some other race and 5.20% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Reading, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Reading town is White with a population of 22,157 (87.18% of the total population).
Reading town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Reading town is White with a population of 22,157 (87.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,321 (5.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Reading, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 1,127 (4.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 24,288 (95.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Reading town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 21,866 (90.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Reading, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Reading town's Non-Hispanic population.
Reading town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 21,866 | 90.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 106 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,632 | 6.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 52 | 0.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 632 | 2.60% |
Among the Hispanic population in Reading town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 877 (77.82% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Reading, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Reading town's Hispanic population.
Reading town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 55 | 4.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 179 | 15.88% |
| Cuban | 16 | 1.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 877 | 77.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Reading, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.43% of Reading town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Reading town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 877 (77.82% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Reading, Massachusetts have?
Reading, Massachusetts has 106 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.42% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Reading town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Reading, Massachusetts?
With 95.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Reading town.
That being said, with a 6.42% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Reading town.
What is the majority race in Reading, Massachusetts?
With a population of 22,157 (87.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Reading town.
Asians are second largest race in Reading town, with 6.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
