Reading, Massachusetts Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of Reading town population: 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.
Updated Jul 15, 2024

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, 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).

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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.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

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%
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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.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

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%
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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.

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Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
Reading, Massachusetts Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Reading town by race. It includes the population of Reading town across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Reading town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

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.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Reading town
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Reading town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Reading town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Reading town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Reading, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Reading town by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Reading town across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Reading town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

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).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Reading town
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Reading town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Reading town total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Reading town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Reading, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Reading town Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Reading town, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Reading town.

Key observations

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).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Reading town
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Reading town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Reading town total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Reading town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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