Lowest median household income, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas with the lowest median household income in the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Raymondville, TX leads at $22,881. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Mississippi carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Highest median household income, US metro areas →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest median household income?
Raymondville, TX ranks #1 with $22,881 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by median household income?
Raymondville, TX, Greenwood, MS, Rio Grande City-Roma, TX, Zapata, TX, Middlesborough, KY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).