Highest per-capita income, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas ranked by per-capita income (2023 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.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest per capita income?
Los Alamos, NM ranks #1 with $22,900 (1990 American Community Survey).
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 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 (1990).