Highest Black household income, US cities
US cities ranked by the median income of households with a Black or African American householder (2024 American Community Survey). Places with fewer than 1,000 Black residents are excluded. Westlake, Florida leads at $250,000+. 2,736 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
The US Census Bureau caps reported median household income at $250,000. Places shown as “$250,000+” exceed that ceiling by an amount the Census does not publish, so their exact values (and the order among them) cannot be distinguished.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest black household income?
Westlake, Florida ranks #1 with $250,000+ (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by black household income?
Westlake, Florida, Huntley, Illinois, Dix Hills, New York, East Meadow, New York, Hicksville, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,736 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is black household income measured?
Median income of households with a Black or African American householder (ACS B19013B). Shown only for places with at least 1,000 Black residents. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).