Highest median household income, US counties
US counties ranked by median household income from the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Loudoun County, Virginia leads at $181,765. 3,143 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the highest median household income?
Loudoun County, Virginia ranks #1 with $181,765 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median household income?
Loudoun County, Virginia, Santa Clara County, California, San Mateo County, California, Fairfax County, Virginia, Howard County, Maryland.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,143 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is median household income measured?
Median income of all households, as reported each year (nominal dollars, not inflation adjusted). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).