Demographics & People — Reading, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,241 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 43.8 |
| Total Households | 378 |
| Family Households | 274 |
| Average Household Size | 3.25 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,212 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 499 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 358 |
| English | 145 |
| Other groups | 98 |
| Swedish | 59 |
| Irish | 47 |
| Polish | 39 |
| American | 33 |
| European | 22 |
| Lithuanian | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 883 |
| Spanish | 9 |
| Population 5+ | 1,104 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 69 |
| Population 18+ | 780 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Reading, Michigan.