List: North Carolina Ranks In The Top 20 Most Patriot 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

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

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2. Montana

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3. Virginia

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4. North Dakota

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5. Oregon

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6. Maryland

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7. Hawaii

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8. Vermont

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9. New Hampshire

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10. Iowa

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11. Washington

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12. South Dakota

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13. Colorado

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14. Delaware

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15. Maine

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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

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17. North Carolina

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

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

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

18. Wyoming

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19. Idaho

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20. New Mexico

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

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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.