Highest Income in Northern Region

Top 21 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Uganda · Northern Region

Highest Income — Northern Region

1 Adjumani $1,002

2 Pader Palwo $1,002

3 Pader $1,002

4 Amudat $1,002

5 Moroto $1,002

6 Moyo $1,002

7 Opit $1,002

8 Dokolo $1,002

9 Anaka $1,002

10 Abim $1,002

11 Pakwach $1,002

12 Gulu $1,002

13 Paidha $1,002

14 Nebbi $1,002

15 Yumbe $1,002

16 Kitgum $1,002

17 Koboko $1,002

18 Apac $1,002

19 Arua $1,002

20 Kotido $1,002

21 Lira $1,002

The highest-income cities in Northern Region represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Adjumani leads with a median household income of $1,002. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Adjumani earn $1,002 — that's -99% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. N is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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