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King of Prussia

Pennsylvania · 25,857 residents · 8.495 sq mi
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King of Prussia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,912. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $436,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,857
+40%since 2000
from 18,511 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,044 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 2,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K27K1990201020202024King of Prussia
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,912
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,012 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,139
+91%since 2000
from $32,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+8%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,077
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $894 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+48%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(15,113)
Black4.2%(777)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(354)
Asian10.6%(1,959)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(6,870)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(15,543)
Black8.8%(2,268)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,456)
Asian21.9%(5,662)
Other3.6%(928)
Diversity Score72.3%(18,700)
Diversity Score
72
+95%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 72.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has about 25,857 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania earns about $117,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King of Prussia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $436,200, and the typical rent is about $2,077 a month.

How educated are people in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

About 65.7% of adults age 25 and over in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has King of Prussia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,451 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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