RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 925
Lowest median household income, US metro areas
US metro areas with the lowest median household income in the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Middlesborough, KY leads at $31,354. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Mississippi carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMEVS 2000
USUnited States334,922,499$82,259–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest median household income?
Middlesborough, KY ranks #1 with $31,354 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by median household income?
Middlesborough, KY, Selma, AL, Deming, NM, Clarksdale, MS, Rio Grande City-Roma, TX.
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 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 (2024).