West Reading, PA Demographics

A map of West Reading's Population by Race

West Reading, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,562, a less than 1% change from the 4,553 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% White, 33.6% Hispanic, 6.2% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Reading, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Reading has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Reading, that probability was 56.8% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Reading is ranked the 306th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). West Reading was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Reading's White Population

2,498 residents of West Reading, or 54.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Reading is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Reading ranks 1790th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Reading's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of West Reading's population has decreased from 59.8% to 54.8%.

West Reading is more White than neighboring Reading (18.5% White). West Reading is less White than neighboring Wyomissing (83.7% White), Greenfields (94.6% White), and Grill (74.1% White).

West Reading's Black Population

99 residents of West Reading, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Reading is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Reading ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Reading's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.1%. Black residents' share of West Reading's population has decreased from 7.0% to 2.2%.

West Reading is more Black than neighboring Kenhorst (0% Black), Greenfields (0% Black), and Grill (0.1% Black). West Reading is less Black than neighboring Reading (7.7% Black), and Wyomissing (2.4% Black).

West Reading's Asian Population

282 residents of West Reading, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Reading is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Reading ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Reading's Asian population has grown by an estimated 196.8%. Asian residents' share of West Reading's population has increased from 2.1% to 6.2%.

West Reading is more Asian than neighboring Reading (0.5% Asian), Wyomissing (2% Asian), Kenhorst (5.3% Asian), Greenfields (1.5% Asian), and Grill (3% Asian).

West Reading's Hispanic Population

1,535 residents of West Reading, or 33.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Reading is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Reading ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Reading's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Reading's population has increased from 25.9% to 33.6%.

West Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyomissing (9.6% Hispanic), Greenfields (2.3% Hispanic), and Grill (12% Hispanic). West Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Reading (70.8% Hispanic), and Kenhorst (36.5% Hispanic).

West Reading's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Reading is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Reading ranks 528th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Reading's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Reading's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reading (0.5% Native American/Other), Kenhorst (0.2% Native American/Other), and Grill (2.8% Native American/Other).

West Reading's Multiracial Population

148 residents of West Reading, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Reading is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Reading ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Reading's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Reading's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.2%.

West Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Reading (2.1% Multiracial), Wyomissing (2.4% Multiracial), and Greenfields (1.5% Multiracial). West Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Grill (8% 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.