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Regional Inequality Across US States

Examine economic disparities across US states using GDP per capita, unemployment, and demographic indicators to understand the geography of American inequality.

The United States exhibits striking economic variation across its 50 states. GDP per capita in the wealthiest states can be more than double that of the poorest, and unemployment rates, educational attainment, and health outcomes vary dramatically. This starter focuses on sub-national data to explore whether state-level economies are converging or diverging over time.

Key Data Points

Mississippi, New York, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, California -- GDP per capita ($), GDP growth (%), Unemployment (%), Life expectancy, Population

GDP per capita ($)

Mississippi

$52,017

2024-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
GDP per capita ($)

New York

$85,733

2024-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
GDP per capita ($)

Texas

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Washington

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GDP per capita ($)

West Virginia

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GDP per capita ($)

California

$85,518

2024-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
GDP growth (%)

Mississippi

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GDP growth (%)

New York

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West Virginia

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California

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Unemployment (%)

Mississippi

3.6%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

New York

4.6%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

Texas

4.3%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

Washington

4.7%

2025-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

West Virginia

4.6%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)

California

5.4%

2026-01-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Life expectancy

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New York

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Texas

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Washington

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West Virginia

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California

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Population

Mississippi

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New York

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Texas

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Washington

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West Virginia

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California

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