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King of Prussia

Pennsylvania · 18,511 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 $62,012. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $155,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,511
+1%since 1990
from 18,406 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,179 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,167 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+3%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K20K22K24K27K1990201020202024King of Prussia
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,012
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,157 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,070
+41%since 1990
from $22,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$155,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$894
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $683 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.5
−21%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(16,821)
Black3.3%(604)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(354)
Asian4.3%(791)
Diversity Score24.1%(4,435)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(15,113)
Black4.2%(777)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(354)
Asian10.6%(1,959)
Diversity Score37.1%(6,870)
37
+54%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has about 18,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania earns about $62,012 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 $155,500, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

About 49.4% 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 3.2% 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 105 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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