RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest per-capita income, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas ranked by per-capita income (1990 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Los Alamos, NM leads at $22,900. 918 metro areas qualify in total. California 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 metro area has the highest per capita income?
Los Alamos, NM ranks #1 with $22,900 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by per capita income?
Los Alamos, NM, Naples-Marco Island, FL, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Nantucket, MA, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas 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.