Highest median household income, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by median household income from the 2000 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Douglas County, Colorado leads at $82,929. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the highest median household income?
Douglas County, Colorado ranks #1 with $82,929 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by median household income?
Douglas County, Colorado, Fairfax County, Virginia, Loudoun County, Virginia, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census 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, 2000 Decennial Census.