Reading, Massachusetts
Reading: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Reading is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,747 and a population density of 2,500 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,535 inhabitants.
The town was created 386 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Reading
| Population : | 25,535 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01867 |
| Area : | 9.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 128 feet / 39 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1639 (386 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:45:13 (3rd July 2025) |
| Density : | 2,579 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Reading is located at 42°31'32"N 71°5'43"W (42.5256500, -71.0953300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Reading
Demographics
The population of Reading increased by 3.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,747 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,269 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,466 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,615 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,727 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,886 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,140 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,152 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,075 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,400 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,535 | 0.53% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Reading
1 Memorial Park
53 Harrison St, Reading, MA 01867, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Parker Tavern
103 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Reading
1 Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Reading (21)
People born in Reading, including US tennis player James Cerretani, Missionary Aaron Bancroft, football player Chris Pizzotti, .
List
- Sean Collins (American ice hockey player (1983-)) he was born in 09/02/1983
- Steve Saviano (American ice hockey player) he was born in 31/08/1981
- Charles A. Bessey (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 06/11/1848
- Charles Austin Tweed (American jurist and politician) he was born in 24/12/1813
- Chris Dyment (American professional ice hockey player) he was born in 24/10/1979
- Eddie Peabody (American musician and showman) he was born in 19/02/1902
- John Stephens Graham (American lawyer and political appointee) he was born in 04/08/1905
- Spencer Mortimer Williams (United States federal judge) he was born in 24/02/1922
- William F. Harnden (American businessman) he was born in 23/08/1812
- Jonathan Temple (American landowner) he was born in 14/08/1796
- Joe Whitney (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/02/1988
- Steven Whitney (American ice hockey player) he was born in 18/02/1991
- Samuel Sheldon Poole (Canadian politician) he was born in 25/03/1751
- William Fairfield (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1662
- George Edwin Howes (American classical philologist) he was born in 27/08/1865
- Bob Macaluso (baseball player (1964-)) he was born in 16/04/1964
- Evan Smotrycz (American basketball player (1991-)) he was born in 02/08/1991
- Edna Lamprey Stantial (American suffragist, 1897-1985) she was born in 22/02/1897
Schools in Reading
College & universities near Reading, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451264 | Millennium Training Institute | Woburn (MA) | 01801 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Reading, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
Post offices near Reading
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Post Office | Reading (MA) | 01867 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Reading distances to largest Massachusetts cities
