Highest per-capita income, US cities · 2000
US cities ranked by per-capita income (2000 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Atherton, California leads at $112,408. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest per capita income?
Atherton, California ranks #1 with $112,408 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by per capita income?
Atherton, California, Palm Beach, Florida, Woodside, California, North Hills, New York, Cherry Hills, Colorado.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is per capita income measured?
Total income divided by total population. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.