Reading Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Reading Pennsylvania metro area was $62,564 in 2018, the latest figures available. Reading median household income is $1,659 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $627 greater than the US median household income. 2019 metro income data (including Reading median household income) will be released in September of 2020. Median family and per capita income for Reading are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Reading Pennsylvania
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,937 | +0.21% | +4.77% |
| Pennsylvania | $60,905 | +0.44% | +3.16% |
| Reading | $62,564 | +0.03% | +5.18% |
Trends in Reading, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Reading is $62,564. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $65,570 and is now $3,006 (4.58%) lower. From a post peak low of $57,001 in 2012, real median household income for Reading has now grown by $5,563 (9.76%).
Real Median Household Income: Reading, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Reading
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $61,937 | $60,905 | $62,564 |
| 2017 | $61,807 | $60,638 | $62,546 |
| 2016 | $60,291 | $59,548 | $62,037 |
| 2015 | $59,116 | $59,038 | $59,483 |
| 2014 | $56,969 | $56,520 | $59,519 |
| 2013 | $56,415 | $56,152 | $60,510 |
| 2012 | $56,288 | $56,133 | $57,001 |
| 2011 | $56,507 | $56,201 | $58,527 |
| 2010 | $57,762 | $56,887 | $59,739 |
| 2009 | $58,921 | $58,098 | $62,750 |
| 2008 | $60,829 | $59,290 | $63,853 |
| 2007 | $61,601 | $58,973 | $64,086 |
Reading Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Reading was $78,620 in 2018. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Reading median family income is $1,129 higher. As with the median household income data, 2019 family income data for Reading will be released in September of 2020.
Real Median Family Income for Reading Pennsylvania
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $76,401 | +0.94% | +5.60% |
| Pennsylvania | $77,491 | -0.40% | +4.16% |
| Reading | $78,620 | +3.68% | +8.71% |
Trends in Reading, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $78,620, the median family income for Reading was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Median Family Income: Reading, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Reading
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $76,401 | $77,491 | $78,620 |
| 2017 | $75,692 | $77,800 | $75,833 |
| 2016 | $74,360 | $75,669 | $75,127 |
| 2015 | $72,348 | $74,398 | $72,319 |
| 2014 | $69,978 | $72,066 | $70,896 |
| 2013 | $69,134 | $71,824 | $74,668 |
| 2012 | $68,512 | $71,341 | $70,415 |
| 2011 | $68,763 | $70,808 | $72,000 |
| 2010 | $69,953 | $71,432 | $72,128 |
| 2009 | $71,663 | $72,957 | $74,511 |
| 2008 | $74,083 | $74,025 | $75,320 |
| 2007 | $74,267 | $73,844 | $75,921 |
Reading Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Reading was $31,493 in 2018. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Reading median per capita income is $2,467 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2019 per capita income data for Reading will be released in September of 2020.
Real Per Capita Income for Reading Pennsylvania
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $33,831 | +1.94% | +6.47% |
| Pennsylvania | $33,960 | +1.35% | +5.45% |
| Reading | $31,493 | +2.20% | +6.06% |
Trends in Reading, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $31,493, the per capita income for Reading was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Per Capita Income: Reading, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Reading
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $33,831 | $33,960 | $31,493 |
| 2017 | $33,187 | $33,508 | $30,814 |
| 2016 | $32,573 | $32,723 | $30,682 |
| 2015 | $31,775 | $32,204 | $29,694 |
| 2014 | $30,672 | $31,024 | $27,767 |
| 2013 | $30,431 | $30,930 | $29,463 |
| 2012 | $29,934 | $30,432 | $28,503 |
| 2011 | $29,884 | $30,136 | $28,768 |
| 2010 | $30,077 | $30,440 | $29,298 |
| 2009 | $30,984 | $31,371 | $28,933 |
| 2008 | $32,255 | $31,894 | $30,517 |
| 2007 | $32,400 | $31,842 | $30,907 |
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