RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Highest per-capita income, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by per-capita income (1990 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Marin County, California leads at $28,381. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPER CAPITA INCOMEVS –
USUnited States248,709,873$14,340–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest per capita income?
Marin County, California ranks #1 with $28,381 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by per capita income?
Marin County, California, New York County, New York, Pitkin County, Colorado, Falls Church, Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is per capita income measured?
Total income divided by total population. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.