King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
King of Prussia, PA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,218 | 13,004,688 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3025.8 | 282.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.24% | 0.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 41.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,812 | 5,268,760 | 130,235,071 |
Population in King of Prussia grew by 47.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 26,218 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in King of Prussia is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.6% of residents. That is 4.6 points above Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,208 19.9% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,707 25.6% +4.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,470 20.9% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,108 15.7% -3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Pennsylvania, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in King of Prussia and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Pennsylvania 50.8%
- Men 49.8% Pennsylvania 49.2%
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Economy
King of Prussia has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,889 | $78,249 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.55% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in King of Prussia is about 48% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Housing
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,450 | $152,469 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,070 | $1,208 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.1% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in King of Prussia is about 9.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,070 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in King of Prussia spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.3 | 44.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,331 | $5,779 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 29.7% | 15.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,405 | 6,862 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,221 | 1,152 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in King of Prussia is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Pennsylvania.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
King of Prussia has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.0% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.39 | 2.53 |
Health
King of Prussia has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
King of Prussia, PA Compared With Nearby Cities
How King of Prussia, PA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Prussia, PA | 26,218 | $115,889 #1/2 | $225,450 #1/2 | 20.6 min #1/2 |
| Norristown, PA | 35,836 | $66,536 | $121,653 | 23.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
About 26,218 people live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, in 11,812 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 36.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is King of Prussia, Pennsylvania mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has 3,026 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 35 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($225,450 against $115,889), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,070 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
62.0% of adults in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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