Average Age of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in the United States
The median age at diagnosis of prostate cancer in the United States is 67 years, with most patients diagnosed between ages 55 and 74 years. 1
Key Age-Related Statistics
The median age at diagnosis is specifically 67 years according to the most recent comprehensive data from 2025 1
An earlier study from 2021 reported the median age at diagnosis as 66 years, which is consistent with the more recent finding 2
Most diagnoses occur in men between 55 and 74 years of age, representing the peak incidence period 2
The median age at death from prostate cancer is 80 years, indicating that many men live for years after diagnosis 2
Clinical Context
The age distribution of prostate cancer diagnosis reflects both the natural history of the disease and screening practices:
Prostate cancer is fundamentally a disease of aging, with older age being one of the strongest risk factors alongside genetic factors and Black race 1
PSA testing patterns show the highest frequency during visits by men aged 60-79 years, with peak testing rates at ages 60-64,65-69, and 70-74 years (approximately 7% of visits) 3
Men aged 80 years and older have significantly higher rates of poorly differentiated cancer (64.7%) and higher-stage disease at diagnosis compared to younger men, though they are more likely to die of unrelated causes 4