Reading, OH Demographics

A map of Reading's Population by Race

Reading, Ohio has an estimated population of 10,502, a less than 1% change from the 10,600 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 9.3% Black, 8.6% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Ohio 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 34.0% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Reading is ranked the 181st most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Reading's White Population

8,108 residents of Reading, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Reading is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Reading ranks 1095th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Reading's population has decreased from 80.4% to 77.2%.

Reading is more White than neighboring Lockland (66.1% White), Arlington Heights (55.7% White), and Lincoln Heights (10.6% White). Reading is less White than neighboring Amberley (82.8% White), and Evendale (85.8% White).

Reading's Black Population

978 residents of Reading, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Reading is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Reading ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Reading's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.3%.

Reading is more Black than neighboring Amberley (4.2% Black), and Evendale (2.7% Black). Reading is less Black than neighboring Lockland (26.8% Black), Arlington Heights (27.2% Black), and Lincoln Heights (73.5% Black).

Reading's Asian Population

94 residents of Reading, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Reading is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Reading ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Asian residents' share of Reading's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

Reading is more Asian than neighboring Lockland (0% Asian), Arlington Heights (0% Asian), and Lincoln Heights (0% Asian). Reading is less Asian than neighboring Amberley (2.7% Asian).

Reading's Hispanic Population

390 residents of Reading, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Reading is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Reading ranks 416th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Reading's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.7%.

Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington Heights (0% Hispanic), Evendale (2.7% Hispanic), and Lincoln Heights (0% Hispanic). Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Amberley (4.8% Hispanic), and Lockland (4.6% Hispanic).

Reading's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Reading, or 0.3% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Reading ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Reading's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amberley (0% Native American/Other), Arlington Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Evendale (0% Native American/Other). Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lockland (1.6% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Heights (1.3% Native American/Other).

Reading's Multiracial Population

899 residents of Reading, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Reading is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Reading ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reading's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Reading's population has increased from 4.9% to 8.6%.

Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Amberley (5.6% Multiracial), Lockland (0.9% Multiracial), and Evendale (7.9% Multiracial). Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington Heights (17.1% Multiracial), and Lincoln Heights (14.6% 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.