Economy & Jobs — Reading, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,091 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,394 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 43,869 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.0% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 279 |
| Fast Food | 264 |
| Physician Offices | 173 |
| Auto Repair | 160 |
| Beauty Salons | 158 |
| Dental Offices | 135 |
| Gas Stations | 108 |
| Commercial Banks | 107 |
| Law Offices | 105 |
| Insurance Agencies | 103 |
| Real Estate Offices | 89 |
| Child Day Care | 80 |
| Coffee Shops | 67 |
| Grocery Stores | 66 |
| Bars | 55 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
