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Mapped: U.S. Median Income in Blue, Red, and Swing States

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Mapped: U.S. Median Income in Blue, Red, and Swing States

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The 2024 U.S. presidential election will be determined by over 186 million voters, but the outcome will likely hinge on a small group in a few key swing states.

Of the 50 states, only seven are truly competitive, with the rest strongly favoring either Democrats or Republicans.

This graphic shows the median household income (2023) by state, categorized into blue (Democratic), red (Republican), and the seven swing states. Data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and various media outlets.

Blue States Generally Have Higher Incomes

Blue states generally have higher household incomes, driven by urbanized, diversified, and service-oriented economies. Many blue states exceed the national median of $81,000, with states like Massachusetts and Maryland reporting average incomes over $100,000 per year.

Blue States (Democratic) Household Income (K) Political Leanings
Massachusetts 107K Blue State
Maryland 102K Blue State
Utah 101K Red State
New Hampshire 99K Blue State
Alaska 98K Red State
Colorado 97K Blue State
Hawaii 97K Blue State
Virginia 96K Blue State
Washington 93K Blue State
Connecticut 92K Blue State
New Jersey 92K Blue State
California 90K Blue State
Minnesota 90K Blue State
Oregon 89K Blue State
Nebraska 89K Red State
Illinois 88K Blue State
Delaware 86K Blue State
Vermont 85K Blue State
Kansas 85K Red State
Arizona 83K Swing State
New York 82K Blue State
Rhode Island 82K Blue State
South Dakota 82K Red State
Iowa 81K Red State
Nevada 81K Swing State
Pennsylvania 80K Swing State
Wisconsin 80K Swing State
Montana 79K Red State
Texas 79K Red State
Missouri 78K Red State
Indiana 77K Red State
North Dakota 77K Red State
Wyoming 77K Red State
Michigan 77K Swing State
Maine 76K Blue State
Idaho 74K Red State
Ohio 74K Red State
Tennessee 73K Red State
Florida 72K Red State
Georgia 72K Swing State
South Carolina 69K Red State
North Carolina 69K Swing State
Oklahoma 67K Red State
Arkansas 63K Red State
Kentucky 62K Red State
New Mexico 61K Blue State
Alabama 61K Red State
West Virginia 60K Red State
Louisiana 58K Red State
Mississippi 55K Red State
U.S. Average 81K

In contrast, red states tend to have lower incomes, with economies relying more on agriculture, manufacturing, and natural resources. Several of these states fall below the national average, with Mississippi ($55,000) and Louisiana ($58,000) under $60,000.

However, exceptions exist on both sides. New Mexico, a blue state, has a lower income of $61,000, while Alaska ($98,000) and Utah ($101,000), both red states, have median incomes higher than the national average.

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