Lowest median household income, US cities · 2010
US cities with the lowest median household income in the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Grambling, Louisiana leads at $16,646. 6,639 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Michigan carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest median household income?
Grambling, Louisiana ranks #1 with $16,646 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median household income?
Grambling, Louisiana, Benton Harbor, Michigan, Carbondale, Illinois, Kaser, New York, La Follette, Tennessee.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,639 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is median household income measured?
Median income of all households, as reported each year (nominal dollars, not inflation adjusted). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).