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King of Prussia

Pennsylvania · 19,936 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 $72,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,936
+8%since 2000
from 18,511 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,347 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K27K1990201020202024King of Prussia
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,357
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,012 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,780
+21%since 2000
from $32,070 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $894 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+71%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(13,843)
Black5.5%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(842)
Asian18.5%(3,694)
Other0.5%(101)
Diversity Score57.4%(11,444)
Diversity Score
57
+55%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has about 19,936 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania earns about $72,357 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 $310,100, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

About 52.8% 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 4.1% 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 1,530 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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