Highest per-capita income, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by per-capita income (2023 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Pitkin County, Colorado leads at $64,381. 3,130 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 6 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?
Pitkin County, Colorado ranks #1 with $64,381 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by per capita income?
Pitkin County, Colorado, New York County, New York, Arlington County, Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia, Alexandria, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,130 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).