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I can agree with this. A new study from WalletHub 2022’s Most Patriotic States in America, ranks North Carolina in the top 20 most patriotic states. To determine which states…

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I can agree with this. A new study from WalletHub 2022's Most Patriotic States in America, ranks North Carolina in the top 20 most patriotic states. To determine which states are home to the most red, white, and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism.

North Carolina Patriotic Stats

  • 9th – Average Number of Military Enlistees per 1,000 Civilian Adults
  • 5th – Active-Duty Military Personnel per 100,000 Civilian Adults
  • 20th – Peace Corps Volunteers per Capita
  • 30th – Volunteer Rate
  • 27th – Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults
  • 1st – U.S. History or Civics Education Requirement
  • 15th – Volunteer Hours per Resident

Metrics Included:

Military Engagement – Total Points: 25

  • Average Military Enlistees per 1,000 Civilian Adults Between 2014 & 2019 (No Prior Service): Triple Weight (~10.71 Points)
  • Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)
  • Active-Duty Military Personnel per 100,000 Civilian Adults: Double Weight (~7.14 Points)
  • Share of Civilian Adult Population in Military Reserves: Full Weight (~3.57 Points)

Civic Engagement – Total Points: 75

  • Share of Adults Who Voted in 2020 Presidential Election: Double Weight (~16.67 Points)
  • Share of Adults Who Voted in 2020 Primary Elections: Full Weight (~8.33 Points)
  • Volunteer Rate: Half Weight (~4.17 Points)
  • Volunteer Hours per Resident: Half Weight (~4.17 Points)
  • AmeriCorps Volunteers per Capita: Half Weight (~4.17 Points)
  • Peace Corps Volunteers per Capita: Half Weight (~4.17 Points)
  • Trial- & Grand-Jury Participation per Civilian Adult Population: Double Weight (~16.67 Points)
  • Share of Residents Who Participate in Groups or Organizations (Civic Life): Full Weight (~8.33 Points)
  • U.S. History/Civics Education Requirement: Full Weight (~8.33 Points)

1. Alaska

Alaska

2. Montana

Montana

3. Virginia

Virginia

4. North Dakota

North Dakota

5. Oregon

Oregon

6. Maryland

Maryland

7. Hawaii

Hawaii

8. Vermont

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9. New Hampshire

New Hampshire

10. Iowa

Iowa

11. Washington

Washington

12. South Dakota

South Dakota

13. Colorado

Denver Colorado

14. Delaware

Delaware

15. Maine

Maine

16. Utah

Winter daytime shot of Salt Lake City. Featured is the temple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or the Mormons

17. North Carolina

North Carolina Flag

North Carolina State Flag flying in the wind at Fort Macon.

Patriotism in North Carolina (1=Most Patriotic; 25=Avg.):

  • 9th – Average Number of Military Enlistees per 1,000 Civilian Adults
  • 5th – Active-Duty Military Personnel per 100,000 Civilian Adults
  • 20th – Peace Corps Volunteers per Capita
  • 30th – Volunteer Rate
  • 27th – Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults
  • 1st – U.S. History or Civics Education Requirement
  • 15th – Volunteer Hours per Resident

18. Wyoming

Wyoming

19. Idaho

Idaho

20. New Mexico

New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA downtown cityscape and street at twilight.

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.