King of Prussia, PA Demographics
A map of King of Prussia's Population by Race
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 25,857, an increase from the 24,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.1% White, 21.9% Asian, 8.8% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of King of Prussia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
King of Prussia has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In King of Prussia, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
King of Prussia is ranked the 25th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). King of Prussia was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
King of Prussia's White Population
15,543 residents of King of Prussia, or 60.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in King of Prussia is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. King of Prussia ranks 1794th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, King of Prussia's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of King of Prussia's population has increased from 58.9% to 60.1%.
King of Prussia is more White than neighboring Bridgeport (58.7% White), and Norristown (26.1% White). King of Prussia is less White than neighboring Swedeland (78.9% White), Trooper (82.7% White), and Wayne (89.2% White).
King of Prussia's Black Population
2,268 residents of King of Prussia, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in King of Prussia is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. King of Prussia ranks 197th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, King of Prussia's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Black residents' share of King of Prussia's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.8%.
King of Prussia is more Black than neighboring Bridgeport (2.4% Black), Swedeland (4.6% Black), Trooper (0.3% Black), and Wayne (2.2% Black). King of Prussia is less Black than neighboring Norristown (31% Black).
King of Prussia's Asian Population
5,662 residents of King of Prussia, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in King of Prussia is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. King of Prussia ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, King of Prussia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of King of Prussia's population has decreased from 23.4% to 21.9%.
King of Prussia is more Asian than neighboring Bridgeport (7% Asian), Norristown (2.1% Asian), Swedeland (5.3% Asian), Trooper (9.3% Asian), and Wayne (4.1% Asian).
King of Prussia's Hispanic Population
1,456 residents of King of Prussia, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in King of Prussia is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. King of Prussia ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, King of Prussia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of King of Prussia's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.6%.
King of Prussia is more Hispanic than neighboring Trooper (3.6% Hispanic), and Wayne (0.9% Hispanic). King of Prussia is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (13% Hispanic), Norristown (34.8% Hispanic), and Swedeland (9.6% Hispanic).
King of Prussia's Native American/Other Population
351 residents of King of Prussia, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in King of Prussia is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. King of Prussia ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, King of Prussia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 126.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of King of Prussia's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.
King of Prussia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norristown (0.4% Native American/Other), Swedeland (0% Native American/Other), Trooper (0% Native American/Other), and Wayne (0% Native American/Other). King of Prussia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (5.5% Native American/Other).
King of Prussia's Multiracial Population
577 residents of King of Prussia, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in King of Prussia is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. King of Prussia ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, King of Prussia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Multiracial residents' share of King of Prussia's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.2%.
King of Prussia is more Multiracial than neighboring Swedeland (1.5% Multiracial). King of Prussia is less Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeport (13.3% Multiracial), Norristown (5.7% Multiracial), Trooper (4.1% Multiracial), and Wayne (3.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.