Highest Black household income, US counties · 2020
US counties 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. Chippewa County, Wisconsin leads at $250,000+. 1,399 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 4 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 DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest black household income?
Chippewa County, Wisconsin ranks #1 with $250,000+ (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by black household income?
Chippewa County, Wisconsin, Loudoun County, Virginia, Wright County, Minnesota, Putnam County, New York, Stafford County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,399 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.