RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest per-capita income, US metro areas · 2000
US metro areas ranked by per-capita income (2023 ACS) — total personal income divided by every resident, including children. Los Alamos, NM leads at $34,646. 918 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPER CAPITA INCOMEVS 2000
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 $34,646 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by per capita income?
Los Alamos, NM, Jackson, WY-ID, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, Edwards, CO, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).