Highest per-capita income, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by per-capita income (2023 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Marin County, California leads at $44,962. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest per capita income?
Marin County, California ranks #1 with $44,962 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by per capita income?
Marin County, California, New York County, New York, Falls Church, Virginia, Pitkin County, Colorado, Teton County, Wyoming.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).