RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 925
Highest per-capita income, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by per-capita income (2024 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Vineyard Haven, MA leads at $79,756. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Colorado carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPER CAPITA INCOMEVS 2000
USUnited States334,922,499$44,673–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest per capita income?
Vineyard Haven, MA ranks #1 with $79,756 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by per capita income?
Vineyard Haven, MA, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, Nantucket, MA, Jackson, WY-ID, Los Alamos, NM.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).