Jun 9, 2025 - News
Mapped: Where WWII veterans live
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As the nation remembered D-Day last Friday for the 81st anniversary, a dwindling number of World War II veterans remain with us.
The big picture: There were about 66,100 living WWII vets nationwide as of 2024, per U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs projections.
By the numbers: Arizona had a projected 1,381 as of last year, the 16th most of any state.
- California (7,455), Florida (5,511) and Pennsylvania (3,930) — have the most living WWII veterans per state as of 2024.
- New Hampshire (63.5), Rhode Island (41.9) and Connecticut (35) have the most per 100,000 residents overall.