Highest per-capita income, US cities
US cities ranked by per-capita income (2024 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Palm Beach, Florida leads at $211,607. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest per capita income?
Palm Beach, Florida ranks #1 with $211,607 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by per capita income?
Palm Beach, Florida, Highland Park, Texas, Atherton, California, Scarsdale, New York, Hillsborough, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is per capita income measured?
Total income divided by total population. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).