Nov 11, 2024 - Politics & Policy
Where America's veterans live
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Veterans make up the greatest share of the population in Alaska (10.5%), Virginia (9.1%) and Montana (8.9%), per the latest census data.
- They make up the lowest shares in Washington, D.C. (3.2%); New York (3.6%) and New Jersey (3.6%).
How it works: That's among civilians over 18, and according to the 2023 American Community Survey.
The big picture: Veterans make up about 6.1% of the U.S. population overall.
