West Reading, PA Profile
West Reading, PA, population 4,059, is located
in Pennsylvania's Berks county,
about 30.7 miles from Allentown and 49.1 miles from Philadelphia.
Through the 90's West Reading's population has declined by about 2%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Reading has declined by about 1%. Since 2005 West Reading's population has grown by about 1%.
West Reading's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Pennsylvania's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Reading tend to be much higher than Pennsylvania's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 89% |
| African American | 4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,101 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,076 | -0.61% |
| 2002 | 4,058 | -0.44% |
| 2003 | 4,038 | -0.49% |
| 2004 | 4,032 | -0.15% |
| 2005 | 4,030 | -0.05% |
| 2006 | 4,045 | 0.37% |
| 2007 | 4,051 | 0.15% |
| 2008 | 4,043 | -0.20% |
| 2009 | 4,059 | 0.40% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $38,340 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 984 |
| 2003 | 645 |
| 2004 | 699 |
| 2005 | 673 |
| 2006 | 673 |
| 2007 | 416 |
| 2008 | 593 |
| 2009 | 720 |
| 2010 | 687 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 30 |
| 2003 |
1 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 2004 |
0 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 2005 |
0 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 7 | 19 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 2008 |
0 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 23 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 4 | 22 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 5,114 |
| 2003 | 4,469 |
| 2004 | 4,765 |
| 2005 | 5,658 |
| 2006 | 5,762 |
| 2007 | 4,454 |
| 2008 | 6,395 |
| 2009 | 6,435 |
| 2010 | 6,110 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
33 |
149 |
26 |
| 2003 |
17 |
141 |
22 |
| 2004 |
29 |
134 |
28 |
| 2005 |
35 |
168 |
24 |
| 2006 |
29 |
169 |
33 |
| 2007 |
28 |
136 |
18 |
| 2008 |
35 |
207 |
17 |
| 2009 |
26 |
218 |
15 |
| 2010 |
27 |
210 |
12 |
Location
| Elevation | 300 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 0.6 Square Miles |
