Per Capita Income in Washington
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Per Capita Income
$53,744 +30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #5 of 52
How Washington Compares
Washington
$53,744
National
$41,261
30.3% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Massachusetts | $57,897 |
| #3 | Connecticut | $55,915 |
| #4 | New Jersey | $54,253 |
| #5 | Washington | $53,744 |
| #6 | Maryland | $52,979 |
| #7 | New Hampshire | $52,798 |
| #8 | Colorado | $52,636 |
Highest Per Capita Counties in Washington
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King County | $74,100 |
| 2 | San Juan County | $63,950 |
| 3 | Snohomish County | $54,628 |
| 4 | Kitsap County | $53,544 |
| 5 | Jefferson County | $51,695 |
| 6 | Clark County | $48,520 |
| 7 | Skamania County | $47,949 |
| 8 | Pierce County | $47,648 |
| 9 | Island County | $47,282 |
| 10 | Thurston County | $46,136 |
Lowest Per Capita Counties in Washington
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Adams County | $28,514 |
| 38 | Yakima County | $30,448 |
| 37 | Ferry County | $31,438 |
| 36 | Grant County | $33,242 |
| 35 | Okanogan County | $33,889 |
| 34 | Franklin County | $33,959 |
| 33 | Grays Harbor County | $34,290 |
| 32 | Whitman County | $34,326 |
| 31 | Garfield County | $35,385 |
| 30 | Wahkiakum County | $35,882 |
Per Capita Income in Washington
Washington has a per capita income of $53,744, ranking #5 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 30.3% above the national value of $41,261.
Across Washington's 39 counties, per capita income ranges from $28,514 to $74,100. The county with the highest value is King County at $74,100.
Average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by total population.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.