Economy & Jobs — Reading, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,342 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,431 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 503 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.2% |
| Manufacturing | 29.5% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 24 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
