Most income inequality (Gini), US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by Gini index of household income inequality, where 0 = perfect equality and 1 = maximum inequality (2024 ACS). Vineyard Haven, MA leads at 0.553. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Mississippi carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest income inequality (gini)?
Vineyard Haven, MA ranks #1 with 0.553 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by income inequality (gini)?
Vineyard Haven, MA, Milledgeville, GA, Cleveland, MS, Boone, NC, Ruston, LA.
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 income inequality (gini) measured?
Gini index of household income inequality. 0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality. Source: ACS B19083. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).