Highest Black household income, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the median income of households with a Black or African American householder (2020 American Community Survey). Places with fewer than 1,000 Black residents are excluded. Scaggsville, Maryland leads at $227,255. 2,720 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Maryland carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest black household income?
Scaggsville, Maryland ranks #1 with $227,255 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by black household income?
Scaggsville, Maryland, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Independent Hill, Virginia, Dix Hills, New York, Savannah, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,720 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census 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, 2020 Decennial Census.