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Reading, PA vs Allentown, PA

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Highlights
- Allentown is 0% more densely populated than Reading.
- People are 12.0% more likely to be married in Allentown.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years older in Allentown.
 Reading, PAAllentown, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock125,250329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.938.4
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 Population - 201088,045  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock106,632285,036,114
 Population - 199078,380  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,137.693.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Reading, PAAllentown, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Reading, PAAllentown, PAUnited States
 White21.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.3%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock54.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Reading, PAAllentown, PAUnited States
 Married Population34.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.5%50.2%
 Never Married48.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households32,380  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,94080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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