This was 24.2 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 88,333.
70.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Reading for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 15,476 | 29.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 15,145 | 29.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,638 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,990 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,773 | 11.2 |
| Associate's degree | 3,506 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,573 | 6.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,266 | 2.4 |
| Professional school degree | 174 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 195 | 0.4 |
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