This table shows the population and steets of West Reading City, Pennsylvania. In 2019, 78.4% of the working population commuting to work in West Reading wore a driver's license. Another 6.79% commuted by walking, biking, or taking the trolley bus. This chart displays how many people live in each of the three modes of transportation, as well as how many people commute by these methods. The racial makeup of West Reading is also depicted on the map.
The city was incorporated on March 18, 1907. The first public election was held at John Kintzer's public house, with borough officials elected at the same location. The Board of Education was organized the same year, with sessions for grades 7 and 8 being held in a private home on the southeast corner of 5th and Franklin Streets. A two-story brick engine house was built in the 400 block of Franklin Street. The city also replaced its old steel truss bridge with a concrete arch version.
The city is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in the Berks County region. Its official website provides details about the city, its population, altitude, weather, and schools. You can also find the city's post office and government website. Besides being in the same state, West Reading is near the cities of Reading and Wyomissing. The town is in the Pennsylvania, United States, and is situated 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.