Reading, MI Demographics

A map of Reading's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	914	1,002	96.5%	91.6%
Multiracial	16	47	1.7%	4.3%
Asian	10	2	1.1%	0.2%
Black	4	10	0.4%	0.9%
Hispanic	3	27	0.3%	2.5%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

Reading, Michigan has an estimated population of 947, a large decrease from the 1,094 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Reading, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Reading has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Reading, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 6.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Reading is ranked the 449th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 was ranked the 413th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Reading's White Population

914 residents of Reading, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Reading is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Reading ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Reading's population has increased from 91.6% to 96.5%.

Reading is more White than neighboring Camden (96.1% White), Montgomery (92.4% White), Cambria (89.1% White), and Allen (92.4% White). Reading is less White than neighboring Clear Lake (97.4% White).

Reading's Black Population

4 residents of Reading, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Reading is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Reading ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Reading's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Reading is more Black than neighboring Camden (0.2% Black), Montgomery (0% Black), Allen (0% Black), and Clear Lake (0% Black). Reading is less Black than neighboring Cambria (5.5% Black).

Reading's Asian Population

10 residents of Reading, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Reading is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Reading ranks 531st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Reading's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

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

Reading's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Reading, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Reading is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Reading ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Reading's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.3%.

Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Clear Lake (0% Hispanic). Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden (3% Hispanic), Montgomery (2.7% Hispanic), Cambria (3.9% Hispanic), and Allen (5.3% Hispanic).

Reading's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Reading, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Reading is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Reading ranks 501st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Reading's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

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

Reading's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Reading, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Reading is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Reading ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Reading's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.7%.

Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Camden (0.5% Multiracial), and Cambria (1.6% Multiracial). Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery (4.7% Multiracial), Allen (2.4% Multiracial), and Clear Lake (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.