RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Highest per-capita income, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by per-capita income (2020 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. New York County, New York leads at $78,771. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPER CAPITA INCOMEVS 2000
USUnited States331,449,281$35,364–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest per capita income?
New York County, New York ranks #1 with $78,771 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by per capita income?
New York County, New York, Marin County, California, Falls Church, Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia, San Francisco County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is per capita income measured?
Total income divided by total population. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.