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- Schuylkill Haven is 0% more densely populated than Reading.
- People are 23.6% more likely to be married in Schuylkill Haven.
- The Median Age is 6.4 years older in Schuylkill Haven.
 Reading, PASchuylkill Haven, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,263329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
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 Population - 201088,045  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,548285,036,114
 Population - 199078,380  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,764.793.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Reading, PASchuylkill Haven, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Reading, PASchuylkill Haven, PAUnited States
 White21.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.9%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Reading, PASchuylkill Haven, PAUnited States
 Married Population34.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.5%50.2%
 Never Married48.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.112.60
 Households32,380  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,34080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 11 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 12 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 13 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 Schuylkill Haven    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Family obligations had us move here from NY. Am amazed at the amount of crime - arson - there is. Am starting to look for another place to really  More

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